Batunog November 9 2016

Tonight’s Program

14^th  Regular Meeting

November 8, 2016

                                 Night Chairman                                  PP Dino Labro

                                 Call to Order                                       ASP Peter Valencia

                                 Invocation                                           Rtn  Christian Gutierrez

                                 National Anthem                                 PP Ding Deloria

                                 The 4 Way Test                                   Rtn. Martin Vizconde

                                 Rotarian Pledge                                  Rtn. Philip Sido

                                 Rotarian Challenge                             PP Tito Nabua

                                 Acknowledgement of Guest   

                                 and Visiting Rotarians             Rtn. Julio Cagampan

                                 Joke Time

                                 Matters for Discussion

                                 Presidents Time                                  ASP Peter Valencia

                                 Adjournment and Fellowship              ASP Peter Valencia

Presidents Corner

RC Biak-na-Bato

We have several events lined up in the coming days. First is the RC DAU anniversary on Nov 11 which we were invited. They have been obliging us on our invitation and now are the time to return the favor. PDG Dan and PP Tito have confirmed their attendance on the said invitation.

On Nov 12, will be the Rotary Foundation Night. There will be awards and tokens that will be given to Paul Harris Fellows. Nov 15 will be our next spouse night. We have agreed to celebrate on our regular meeting place and the food will be voluntary pack foods. In this event we will be inducting new members.

Today, we have to discuss all our project and their updates. There are no projects moving other than the construction of the Classroom/Multipurpose hall of the Dumagat thanks to PP Alford. We have to schedule our libreng pustiso program and a medical program for this month. We would like to have a good presentation on our projects and activities on the spouse night.

Walt Whitman said “Happiness not in another place but in this place. Not for another hour but this hour” This has inspired many to be happy at any and every moment in whatever place. We cannot plan happiness for tomorrow in another place but we can be happy in this instance on the place you are standing now. It is about enjoying what you have, the little things in life. It is about living the moment and making your mark in this lifetime.

Thank you and may God Bless us always.

ASP Peter Valencia

Summary of Discussion from Previous Meeting

1.       Dumagat Project will cost 140,000 as estimated. We have 50K pledged. 40K already in cash. We still need to solicit or strategize to complete the remaining cash requirements.

RC Biak na Bato – 20,000

PP Tito Nabua – 10,000

RC Dau – 10,000

Milky Montante – 10,000

Jojo Ablog – 5,000 (food and groceries)

Anson Ang – 500 (food and groceries)

2.       Public Image – Our Club distributed car sticker with the logo of the 100^th year of the Rotary Foundation last Sept. 24, 2016. This project has been well appreciated by all-star presidents and the governor.   

3.       Calendaring of Programs and Projects

a.)       Feeding Program – We don’t have any donations for the month of November. The treasurer of the club will start asking for your 150 pesos per month donation for the project

b.)       Libreng Pustiso and Libreng Bunot program – We are still awaiting the commitment of IPP Karl Castelo to fund the 1^st of 3 Libreng Pustiso and Bunot.

Pending: PDG Dan Espinosa will discuss this first with PP Freddie Ceballos on his continued participation to this program.

c.)     Computer Donation and Computer Literacy Program for Public Schools –

d.)    Medical Missions – under discussion when and the frequency

e.)    Environment Programs – On December, Rtn. Cesar Yangat will organize a Tree Planting Program

f.)     Peace Monument or a Rotary Wheel Landmark in Biak na Bato QC. This is still exploratory. The site, the design, materials etc will still be discussed.

Matters for Discussion

·         Monthly Presentation             PP Non Sariba

                of Club Finances

·         MMC Rotaract                        PP Alford Alvarez

·         DUMAGAT PROJECT          PP Alford Alvarez

·         RC Dau Anniversary on           Nov 11

·         Rotary Foundation Night          Nov 12

·         Spouse Night                            Nov 15

·         Medical Mission  and Libreng Pustiso and Bunot

·         Enrollment to My Rotary and RI Convention

·         Web Blog http://rotaryd3780biaknabato.blogspot.com/

7 Signs of a Thriving Club

1.       Clear Purpose and Direction

2.       Dynamic Leadership

3.       Involved Members

4.       Vibrant Meetings

5.       Meaningful Community Service

6.       Worthwhile International Service

7.       Financially Sound

RI PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE

JOHN F. GERM PRESIDENT 2016-17 November 2016

Looking back at the momentous 1917 Rotary Convention in Atlanta, it is difficult to see what could have been contentious about the words of then-President Arch C. Klumph: “It seems eminently proper that we should accept endowments for the purpose of doing good in the world.” Yet, at the time, support for the idea was far from unanimous. Some thought an endowment fund would create more trouble than it was worth. But Klumph’s idea received the support it most needed in the form of an initial donation of $26.50 from the Rotary Club of Kansas City.

Nearly 100 years later, we recognize Klumph’s idea as not only visionary, but revolutionary: It set in place the mechanism that allowed Rotary to become the vast force for “doing good in the world” that it is today.

In many ways, our Rotary Foundation is the foundation of Rotary as  we know it. It has created a mechanism for cooperation and partnership among clubs and between Rotary and other organizations; it has enabled us to  be ever more ambitious in our work and to reach for goals of historic proportions, such as the eradication of polio. It is impossible to quantify the  good that has been done over the last century as a result of The Rotary Foundation. All we can know for sure is that Arch Klumph, if he could see it, would be proud.

I am looking forward to seeing many of you at our international convention in Atlanta: the city where our Foundation was born. I hope a record number of Rotarians will be there to celebrate the centennial of our Foundation. In the meantime, there are plenty of other ways to celebrate! I encourage you to read more about the Foundation centennial at centennial.rotary.org. There, you’ll learn about the history of our Foundation and find ideas for events and projects in your clubs and your community.

One of the most important ways we are celebrating the Foundation centennial is with a fundraising goal of $300 million. Your gift to your Foundation is the best way of ensuring a strong second century for Rotarians Doing Good in the World and for Rotary Serving Humanity.

Jokes – “Breast Milk is best for kids”

Mommy1: Ano ang pinapainum mo sa baby mo?

Mommy2: "promil" para sa matatag na pangarap...eh ikaw?

Mommy1: "emperador" para sa totoong tagumpay!

Jokes – “Magaling na abogado”

Juan: Pare, kailangan ko ng isang abogado alam mo ba kahit sino.?

Pedro: Anong uri ng mga abugado ang kailangan ninyo? Ang isang mabuting abogado o isang magaling na abugado?

Juan: Ano ang pagkakaiba sa pare?

Pedro: Ang isang mabuting abogado alam ang batas ng tunay mabuti ... Ang isang mahusay na abogado ang nakakaalam hukom tunay mabuti!

Classic Jokes – “Masama pakiramdam”

DOCTOR: nasan na ang susunod na pasyente?

NURSE: pinauwi ko na.

DOCTOR: bat mo pinauwi?

NURSE: masama kasi daw yong pakiramdam niya.

History of RC Biak na Bato

In the beginning...

With the name evocative of our nation's heroic struggle against foreign domination, the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato prides itself on a storied past while at present it wages an altogether different struggle; community service, goodwill, global peace and understanding. Early in 1982, an idea whose time had come was fleshed out and given deeper meaning by the prime movers of the Rotary Club of San Francisco del Monte (RCSFDM). It was the organization of an extension club called the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato.

At that time, RCSFDM was headed by President Danny Reyes who, two decades later, became District Governor in Rotary Year 2001-2002. The whole idea got a boost when District Governor's Special Representative Tony Pascual met with the club officers, namely, PR Pros Crescini; Mart Pantaleon, past auditor; Ness Tecson, director; Rotarian Pete Morales and guest Ravenal Santos. They met precisely to pave the way for the formation of the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato. 

Consequently, on Febuary 23, 1982, seventeen prospective charter members together with five RCSFDM steering officers held an organizational meeting at La Hermosa Steak House along Quezon Avenue. Thereafter, regular weekly meetings for the preparation of the charter documents were held at the same venue every Tuesday evening with Mart Pantaleon at the helm who, ultimately and quite fittingly, rose as a charter president of RCBNB. Then, ultimately, the Rotary International approved on May 25, 1982 the charter of the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato with 32 charter members. Since its inception, the RCBNB has dynamically evolved into a service organization and every "Biakero" (a term of endearment as every member of RCBNB is fondly called) fortunate enough to ascend to the position of club presidency has invariably left a legacy of selfness service to fellowmen. 

... It's evolution 

The honor roll of club presidents includes: Mart Pantaleon, Baby Santos, Ness Tecson, Manny Angeles, Freddie Ceballos, Boy Dizon, Jun Dumlao, Ces Marquez (+), Jun Asuncion, Carding Solomon (+), Ding Deloria, Tito Nabua, Ping Fernandez(+), Danny Espinosa, Fely Medina, Aspy Talapian, Rudy Barot(+), Steve Balcon, Diegs Untalan, Lito Mendoza, Jun Belgica, Dino Labro, Efren Docena(+) who had a once-in-a-hundred-years distinction of serving as Centennial President during his term as club president for RY 2004-2005, Fred Licos and Jess Esase, Jojo Ablog, Flory Fedalgo, Alford Alvarez and Non Sariba.

About seventeen summers ago, in 1990, PP Manny Angeles, being a dentist himself and understandably inspired along his line of profession, thought of a project that would zero in on the dental health of the less fortunate and underprivileged among us. Looking back, we all know that such a rare spark of inspiration proved quite contagious, it further uplifted the spirits of the club members and propelled them to greater heights in community service. In no time at all ”Libreng Pustiso” evolved into a club effort increasingly becoming known far and wide for its selfless brand of service to fellowmen.

Our "Libreng Pustiso" program is far more than a run-of-the-mill civic undertaking; it is, on the contrary, a firm and long-term commitment of our club, addressing aggressively a felt need among the urban poor who are invariably saddled with financial burdens and consequently their health concerns are often grossly neglected. Hence, to see them smiling with confidence is already a just reward and enough reason for us to continue and Rotary history of the community service after sixteen years of dedicated dental outreach missions.

On the other hand, Ten Outstanding Metro Manila Cleanliness Aides Awards (TOMMCA Awards) is truly unique and, perhaps, unprecedented in its advocacy to institutionalize a collaborative partnership between the private sector and the government in strengthening meritocracy in public service and giving honor and due recognition to the lowliest government workers, namely: the street-sweepers in the country's leading metropolis. This project was pioneered by PP Jun Belgica.

The Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato takes great pleasure and pride in having launched successfully this laudable project three years ago in close coordination with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Department of Interior & Local Government (DILG) and the Local Government Units (LGUs) located in the National Capital Region.

At its most ideal, this event is in perfect harmony with a wise saying in the Good Book that he who humbles himself shall be exalted. This, in essence, will serve as a strong motivating factor for our 'unsung heroes" engaged in the seemingly humdrum task of cleaning up our city streets.

Viewed in this contest, and given its enlightened vision to champion cause of the "masa" but excellent workers in the government service, the TOMMCA Awards -- for all the inspiration, hope and pride that it brings to our street-sweepers -- should be steadfastly pursued as a lofty annual project. Moreover, aside from the material benefits and justifiable pride of the awardees and their loved ones, other government workers are inspired by the TOMMCA Awardees' high work ethic to aspire likewise for excellence in their field of endeavor. 

.. other club accomplishments

The Tubig ng Pag-Ibig (artesian well) project has successfully addressed a basic resource need such as potable water for the poorer section of adopted communities in Talayan-Sunshine Village and Veteran's  Village in Quezon City. Briefly stated, in order to push forward the frontiers of this beneficial community service, we brought our Tubig ng Pag-ibig project to as far as the depressed area of Calamba, Laguna. Other continuing projects are feeding programs benefiting mostly indigent urban poor dwellers and malnourished children, although the latest of which was conducted in early December in the national penitentiary in Muntinglupa where around 500 inmates were treated to hearty packed lunches. PP Ping Fernandez, proponent of the feeding program for Muntinglupa inmates, said a similar undertaking in response to a growing clamor will be held in February 2005 - this time, specifically for the benefit of death convicts numbering about 1,073. 

Feeding program is a strong suit of the RC BNB as exemplified by PPs Tito Nabua and Steve Balcon who spearheaded a number of feeding campaigns in various places such as Home for the Aged in Gold Acres in a laudable effort to bring cheer and personal warmth to the abandoned, weak and sickly elders in the sunset of their lives. Going strong is the Free Computer Education which has given out-of-school youth technological knowhow and opportunities for employment and self-advancement. It was first launched under the watch of PP Danny Espinosa at Brgy. San Antonio, Quezon City where 186 youngsters were directly benefitted.

In expanding the horizon of our Rotary world, the RC BNB took off to organize its first extension club under the leadership wings of PP Ness Tecson. Thus, in 1984-85, PP Tecson in his concurrent capacity as DGSR led in forming the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato Silangan (otherwise known as RC Queen Avenue) with Rene Santos as its charter president.

Together, both clubs hit the ground running by embarking on dental and medical outreach missions benefitting 2,000 indigents in several barangays in Quezon City with the all-out assistance of Asian Mobile doctors coming from Japan, Korea and Taiwan. The second extension club, the Rotary Club of Valencia with Albert Lim as charter president, was organized in 2002 by PP Danny Espinosa as DGSR. 

The steadfast commitment of the RC BNB to the overall goals and aspirations of the Rotary International is readily evident in the fact that our club has been contributing to the Rotary Foundation with two major donors in the persons of Rtn. Chuck Mathay and PP Freddie Ceballos. During the cetennial presidency of Efren O. Docena, the club boasted of 42 Paul Harris Fellows on top of the rare feat that it had been honored as 100% sustaining member Rotary Club!

It was also under the stewardship of PP Efren Docena that a sister club, the Rotary Club of Masambong, was organized under its Charter President Don Flordeliza.

...district and international activities 

The Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato has participated actively in international activities, more particularly in the Group Study Exchange Program Hosting. The club has often hosted visiting exchange teams from various Rotary districts overseas. In a gesture of traditional of Filipino hospitality and warm welcome, the doors of club members' homes were opened wide to receive young professionals in the advancement of global understanding and goodwill. Three past presidents over the years were appointed GSE team leaders, namely: Manny Angeles -Washington DC, Danny Espinosa - Denmark and Ness Tecson - Australia.

Among the past presidents who attended the Rotary International Convention were the following: Baby Santos - Birmingham, England; Freddie Ceballos - Anaheim, California (where the first Filipino RI President, Mat Caparas, was inducted); Danny Espinosa - Indianapolis, USA and Singapore; Diegs Untalan - San Antonio, Texas; PP Steve Balcon-Singapore, Chicago and Utah.

In inter-club sports arena, an effective venue for promoting camaraderie and fellowship, the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato is widely regarded as a dominant force -- the team to beat especially in bowling tournaments. A look at the club's track record shows that such a reputation is rooted on solid foundation. Consider: RC BNB won successive bowling titles from RY 1992-1993 when the First Governor's Cup was introduced by then District Governor Bimbo Salazar through RY 1996-1997 and RY 1998-1999.

Since 1980s RC BNB has been the perennial champion in duckpin bowling meets. Like all good things, however, the winning streak somehow snapped at the closing games of the District-wide Centennial Duckpin Bowling Tournament hosted by the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato from October 3-December 5, 2004 at the Farmers' Plaza, Cubao, Quezon City. In the final overall standing, the club garnered 1st Runner-Up in both Class "A" and Class "0". A Biakero said, in a tongue-in-cheek fashion, that the club had no choice but to play the role of a gracious host to the hilt, even to the extent of playing second fiddle. RCBNB again hosted Rotabowl 2010 held at Sta. Lucia Bowling Lanes in Cainta, Rizal. Last year, once again the Biakeros bagged the 2nd Rotabowl 2011 championship in "Class C" by a convincing margin.

RC BNB also played lead club host in the Midyear Conference 2000 with PP Ness Tecson as chairman. It earned plaudits from Rotarians in the district and, significantly, then DG Mo Libunao rated the club's preparations as "excellent." The club has manifested leadership qualities and well-rounded expertise in managing major district affairs by hostine the President-Elect Training Seminar held aboard the Super Ferry at Sarabia Manor in Iloilo City. It, moreover, hosted the Past Presidents Fellowship District affair in a strong bid to strengthen and deepen bonds of friendship among past and present leaders in District 3780. In a grander manner, the RC BNB took up the cudgels as lead host club of the resoundingly successful District Conference (DisCon) held at CAP- John Hay Trade and Cultural Center in Baguio City from March 4-7, 2004. To stage an event of this magnitude is no mean feat by any yardstick and it was accomplished under the term of PP Dino Labro - and, of course, such an accomplishment was made largely possible with the generous support extended by then President-Elect Efren Docena. In fact; without meaning to, the DisCon hosted by RC BNB set a benchmark against which future DisCons would be invariably compared. Rotary Year 2006-2007 marked twin milestones in the history of the RC Biak-na-Bato. The first was the election of a full-blooded and true-blue Biakero, Danilo "Dan" Espinosa, as District Governor, at a time - and this was the second milestone -- when the club was auspiciously celebrating its silver anniversary.

During the term of IPDG Dan Espinosa, three (3) new clubs were chartered, namely, RC Broadway, RC Central Fairview and RC Pearl of the Orient. He also increased the District membership by 200 new members and produced One Hundred One Thousand US Dollars (US$ 101,000.00) for the Rotary Foundation.

Some memorable highlights of his term were the Midyear Review held in the famous island of Boracay, the District Conference held in the country's summer capital of Baguio City and the Presidents-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) in Tagaytay City.

Toward a shared vision...

Like a good seed sown on a fertile ground, the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato constantly cared for and nourished through the years by the nurturing hands of its illustrious club presidents and members has now grown tall. Figuratively speaking, it now bears fruit and provides comforting shade for fellow travelers in this world. 

And like a tree growing towards the life-giving sun, the very same sun that exudes light and warmth to our common world, the Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato will strive at all times to seek moral ascendancy by strictly adhering to the Rotary 4-Way test in all its various undertakings.

Finally, in heeding the clarion call to scale greater heights in every Avenue of Service and to help forge broader peace, goodwill and understanding worldwide, our mission and vision will always be guided by the beacon light of the Rotary International. 

Biakero Fun Facts Set 2

The first years of the first Rotary Club

The first Rotary Club was formed when attorney Paul P. Harris called together a meeting of three business acquaintances in downtown Chicago, United States, at Harris's friend Gustave Loehr's office in the Unity Building on Dearborn Street on February 23, 1905. In addition to Harris and Loehr (a mining engineer and freemason, Silvester Schiele (a coal merchant), and Hiram E. Shorey (a tailor) were the other two who attended this first meeting. The members chose the name Rotary because initially they rotated subsequent weekly club meetings to each other's offices, although within a year, the Chicago club became so large it became necessary to adopt the now-common practice of a regular meeting place.

The next four Rotary Clubs were organized in cities in the western United States, beginning with San Francisco, then Oakland, Los Angeles, and Seattle.[citation needed] The National Association of Rotary Clubs in America was formed in 1910. On November 3, 1910, a Rotary club began meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the beginning of the organisation's internationality. On 22 February 1911, the first meeting of the Rotary Club Dublin was held in Dublin, Ireland. This was the first club established outside of North America. In April 1912, Rotary chartered the Winnipeg club marking the first establishment of an American-style service club outside the United States. To reflect the addition of a club outside of the United States, the name was changed to the International Association of Rotary Clubs in 1912.

In August 1912, the Rotary Club of London received its charter from the Association, marking the first acknowledged Rotary club outside North America. It later became known that the Dublin club in Ireland was organized before the London club, but the Dublin club did not receive its charter until after the London club was chartered. During World War I, Rotary in Britain increased from 9 to 22 clubs, and other early clubs in other nations included those in Cuba in 1916, Philippines in 1919 and India in 1920.

7 features of a highly effective service project

We cannot expect to grow membership without engaging our members in service. RI President John Germ has stated this unequivocally and our club is taking that to heart.

Selecting the right project, therefore, is critical to the health of your club. Here’s a few basic principles we’ve found to be true about service projects:

·         Sweat equity is the single most vital aspect of our mission and one of our greatest strengths.

·         Club leaders are responsible for both success and failure.

·         Engaged Rotarians take responsibility for their own learning.

·         Technology is important.

·         Members should expect to serve.

·         We need to watch out for the threat of status quo and board inertia.

With this in mind, we suggest any great project should have these seven attributes:

1.         Involve several of the six Areas of Focus. Our most recent project dealing with eye care for underprivileged children relates to basic education and literacy; maternal and child health, and disease prevention.
2.         Be interesting to as many professions as possible. For example, our latest project is of particular interest to medical professionals, educators, and community and political leaders
3.         Benefit as many people in the community as possible. The bigger the better, as larger efforts will attract more media interest. By collaborating, you can engage small clubs in bigger issues.
4.         Be affordable and grant eligible and pursue international partners. Collaborating with other clubs on district or global grants opens up opportunities for members to step into leadership roles and experience Rotary on an international scale.
5.         Involve multiple age groups, including Interact, Rotaract, RYLA participants, and all generations from Baby Boomers on.
6.         Address a major community issue and include a public image component that will stimulate local media interest and build relationships with media outlets.
7.     . Involve a long range vision for sustainability and focus on long-term relationships. A series of related projects is a great way to develop ongoing relationships and retain membership interest. Small projects grow into larger efforts this way.

20 Answers to the Question: Why Join Rotary?

1. Friendship: In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. It is one of two reasons why Rotary began in 1905.

2. Business Development: The second original reason for Rotary's beginning is business development. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross section of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help each other and collectively help others.

3. Personal Growth and Development: Membership in Rotary continues one’s growth and education in human relations and personal development.

4. Leadership Development: Rotary is an organization of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education. Leadership: - learning how to motivate, influence, and lead leaders.

5. Citizenship in the Community: Membership in a Rotary club makes one a better community citizen. The average Rotary club consists of the most active citizens of any community.

6. Continuing Education: Each week at Rotary there is a program designed to keep one informed about what is going on in the community, nation, and world. Each meeting provides an opportunity to listen to different speakers and a variety of timely topics.

7. Fun: Rotary is fun, a lot of fun. Each meeting is fun. The club projects are fun. Social activities are fun. The service is fun.

8. Public Speaking Skills: Many individuals who joined Rotary were afraid to speak in public. Rotary develops confidence and skill in public communication and the opportunity to practice and perfect these skills.

9. Citizenship in the World: Every Rotarian wears a pin that says “Rotary International.” There are few places on the globe that do not have a Rotary club. Every Rotarian is welcome – even encouraged – to attend any of the 29,000 clubs in 194 nations and geographical regions. This means instant friends in both one’s own community and in the world community.

10. Assistance when Traveling: Because there are Rotary clubs everywhere, many a Rotarian in need of a doctor, lawyer, hotel, dentist, advice, etc., while traveling has found assistance through Rotary.

11. Entertainment: Every Rotary club and district has parties and activities that provide diversion in one’s business life. Rotary holds conferences, conventions, assemblies, and institutes that provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education, and service.

12. The Development of Social Skills: Every week and at various events and functions, Rotary develops one’s personality, social skills and people skills. Rotary is for people who like people.

13. Family Programs: Rotary provides one of the world’s largest youth exchange programs; high school and college clubs for future Rotarians; opportunities for spouse involvement; and a host of activities designed to help family members in growth and the development of family values.

14. Vocational Skills: Every Rotarian is expected to take part in the growth and development of his or her own profession or vocation; to serve on committees and to teach youth about one’s job or vocation. Rotary helps to make one a better doctor, lawyer, etc

15. The Development of Ethics: Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test that governs one’s ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal relationships.

16. Cultural Awareness: Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, color, and ethnic identity is found in Rotary. It is a cross section of the world’s most prominent citizens from every background. Rotarians become aware of their cultures and learn to love and work with people everywhere. They become better citizens of their countries in the process.

17. Prestige: Rotary members are prominent people: leaders of business, the professions, art, government, sports, military, religion, and all disciplines. Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world. Its ranks include executives, managers, professionals.

18. Nice People: Rotarians above all are nice people - the nicest people on the face of the earth. They are important people who follow the policy of it is nice to be important but it is important to be nice.

19. The Absence of an “Official Creed”: Rotary has no secret handshake, no secret policy, no official creed, no secret meeting or rituals. It is an open society of men and women who simply believe in helping others.

20. The Opportunity to Serve: Rotary is a service club. Its business is mankind. Its product is service. Rotarians provide community service to both local and international communities. This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do something for somebody else and to sense the self-fulfillment that comes in the process and return of that satisfaction to one’s own life. It is richly rewarding.