Batunog October 25, 2016

 District 3780 Club Biak na Bato

13^th  Regular Meeting

October 25, 2016

Night Chairman                                  PP Jojo Ablog

Call to Order                                       ASP Peter Valencia

Invocation                                           PP  Jun Belgica

National Anthem                                 PP Non Sariba

The 4 Way Test                                   PP Tito Nabua

Rotarian Pledge                                  Rtn. Andison Ang

Rotarian Challenge                             PP Francis Erazo

Acknowledgement of Guest   

and Visiting Rotarians             Rtn. Cesar Yangat

Joke Time

Matters for Discussion

·         MMC Rotaract                                    PP Alford Alvarez

·         DUMAGAT PROJECT                       PP Alford Alvarez

·         Committee Discussions

·         Feeding Programs

·         Medical Mission

·         Libreng Pustiso and Bunot

Presidents Time                                   ASP Peter Valencia

Adjournment and Fellowship              ASP Peter Valencia

Presidents Corner

RC Biak-na-Bato

I have to re-emphasize to rejuvenate our club. Club Meetings barely makes quorum. We have to improve our attendance by inviting new members and retaining the old ones. We have to make them actively participating in all our club’s endeavors.

We need more individuals to contribute in our clubs commitments. It would be a good contribution to the club if each of us would invite either old members or new ones to join us to make our club a dynamic one. Membership growth is one of our clubs goals. We have to bring in to our club persons who will commit and persevere to serve. 

We always wanted to hear our club being recognized in such rotary events, we feel proud once we hear our club contributing in such legacy projects. However, we can be more proud if we have a bigger participation in those projects. We have project already lined up, it is for our club members to take charge and volunteer to the things needed to be done.

Again, thank you for those who have been continually supporting and contributing to the projects of our club. I give you my heartfelt gratitude.

Always remember my friends, Life is fragile and everyone dies. We have to live up to the purpose of our existence. Rotary brings us purpose; it is to Serve Humanity and most of all Serve God. 

Thank you and may God Bless us always.

ASP Peter Valencia

Summary of Discussion from Previous Meeting

11.       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)

22.       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.   

33.       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.

Rotary Calendar

SEPTEMBER 2016 - Basic Education and Literacy Month

OCTOBER 2016 - Economic and Community Development Month

NOVEMBER 2016 - Rotary Foundation Month

DECEMBER 2016 - Disease Prevention and Treatment Month

JANUARY 2017 - Vocational Service Month

15-21 January — International Assembly, San Diego, California, USA

FEBRUARY 2017 - Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month

 23 February — Rotary's anniversary

MARCH 2017 -  Water and Sanitation Month

APRIL 2017 - Maternal and Child Health Month

MAY 2017 - Youth Service Month

JUNE 2017 - The Rotary Foundation's 100th anniversary

District 3780 Schedules

Sept 30 – Past President Fellowship Night, QC Sports

Oct 1      – Dumagat Project Ground Breaking,  Norzagaray Bulacan

Oct 21   – Octoberfest, QC Circle

Oct 28   – Membership Fellowship, QC Sports

Nov 5    – Last day to Convert Pledges to Cash

Nov 12 – The Rotary Foundation Night, Sofitel

Dec 2-4 – Zone Institute, Bangkok

Dec 10   – Rotary Family Day, District Christmas Party, Fishermall

Jan 9-11 – Mid Year Reporting

Jan 9      – Region 1

Jan 13    - 14 Midyear Convention, Panglao Center

Jan 21    – Vocational Expo. Rotary Center

Feb 4     – Rotary Wheel Awards

Feb 18   – RYLA

Mar 30 – Apr 1 Discon, Tagaytay

May 20                 – District Awards Nights

Jun 10-14 RI Convention  

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.