THE ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH

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1 RY November 2014 issue THE ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH In the US, November is Thanksgiving Month and that is probably why our TRF Annual Giving Banquet is also in November. It is that time of the year when we recognize and show our deepest appreciation to our contributors to the Foundation. To its credit, our district over the past several years has always been at the forefront in giving to the Foundation and availing of its many programs for our humanitarian projects. Let us then honor and extend our heartfelt gratitude to this year s generous contributors. Likewise, thank you all once again for your participation and support to our District Rotary Day. You have put in tremendous effort and resources to organize our job fair, medical/dental mission, legal counselling and other services which benefited hundreds of the less fortunate members of our communities. And of course our special thanks to the Rotary Club of Marikina Uptown and Zone 4 Marikina for our RotaRun. We are nearing the first half of our term and we look forward to more exciting activities in the coming months as we continue in our tasks to attain our goals and objectives. Best Class Governor Marilou O. Co District Rotary Day: Medical Mission & Job Fair District RotaRun

2 PAGE 2 GOVERNOR S MONTHLY LETTER 1 st ever District Forum on Alternative Learning System held In celebration of the Vocational Service Month, RID 3800 held its first-ever District Forum on Alternative Learning System (ALS) at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, Department of Education (DepEd), Pasig City, in the afternoon of October 25, Themed Alternatibong Edukasyon: Tungo sa Progresibong Bokasyon, the forum aims to orient RCs on the ALS as an alternative mode in basic education and enable them to spot opportunities to assist the government in its fight against illiteracy and poverty. It was hosted by RC Marikina North chaired by PP Edith de Ello and BCP Richie Villareal. DepEd officials, namely Dr. Carolina S. Guerrero and Ms. Ivy Coney Gamatero, introduced the ALS as an alternative to formal education where learners who are least and lost in life are taught life skills. Brgy. Captain and PP Mary Jane de la Rosa of Concepcion Dos, Marikina City, gave insights on how the ALS could be better implemented at the barangay level. Success stories were told by three ALS qualifiers. Marikina Congressman and Rtn. Miro Quimbo gave a short evaluation on the ALS forum. DAR Undersecretary and PP Anthony Parungao served as emcee and open forum moderator. Photo sessions and raffles capped the forum attended by around a hundred Rotarians. BCG Marilou Co encouraged Rotarians to take advantage of the learnings gained to improve the lives of others. She urged RCs to freely discuss with her office how to best implement or support the ALS. RI District 3800 Office 2 Kennedy St., North Greenhills, San Juan City Tel. No ; Mobile Rotary International (Philippine Consulting Office) 2nd Deck Penthouse, Salamin Bldg. 197 Salamin St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Tel. Nos , ; Fax No Philippine Rotary Magazine G/F Rotary Center Foundation Building Roces corner Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City 1103 Tel. No ; Telefax No office@philrotary.com; Website: District Governor District Governor Spouse District Trainer District Secretary Chief of Staff Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Documentors/Coordinators Contributors : : DG Marilou O. Co : PDG Tony B. Co : PDG Efren O. De Guzman : PP Augusto C. Soliman : PP Bienvenido C. Angeles, Jr. : CP Prisco S. Rivera, Jr. : PP Dindo C. Santos : PP Rueben M. Jarvina, PP Arcadio L. Santos, PP Richelieu R. Villareal, PP Jonas H. Rivera SAG Rudy Retirado, SAG Dan Supetran, SAG Gina Sanchez SAG Hermie Cariño, BCP Ama Almocera, BCP Ritchie Villareal Rtn. Joey Escaner The GML is published every month. Please send materials for publication to priscorivera2005@yahoo.com and dfcs@dfcsantos.com.

3 NOVEMBER 2014 ISSUE PAGE 3 RID 3800 held successful fun run in Marikina RID 3800 successfully conducted a fun run in Marikina City in the morning of November 16, 2014, Sunday. Dubbed as Rotarun, the event was meant to increase public awareness on Rotary, support the Marikina Watershed project, and mark the district-wide conduct of Rotary Days in various venues. The event was hosted by Zone 4 RCs led by RC Marikina Uptown chaired by AG Edwin Alfonso and BCP Jing Endaya in cooperation with the Marikina City Government, Manila Water, Pocari Sweat, Pepsi, Isport Botak and Lamido. Hundreds of runners, consisting of Rotarians and non- Rotarians, participated in the event which started with warm up exercises. The first gun start was fired for the 5K runners who ran and/or walked through the busy streets of Marikina City, followed by the second gun start for the 3K runners. Back at the finish line, well-wishers led by BCG Marilou Co cheered the finishers and gave them some drinks and light snacks. The first three finishers in both categories were each given cash prizes. The event was capped with a salu-salo at the park beside the Marikina City Hall. BCG Marilou Co expressed her gratefulness to the participants and congratulated the host zone for the successful conduct of the activity.

4 PAGE 4 GOVERNOR S MONTHLY LETTER Rotary Days held in various Zones 1, 2 & 3 Job Fair Zone 1 Medical Mission Zone 2 Medical Mission Zone 3 Medical Mission Zone 4 Medical Mission & Job Fair Zone s 5 A & 5B Medical Mission & Job Fair Beneficiaries: around 500

5 NOVEMBER 2014 ISSUE PAGE 5 venues, zones in RID 3800 RID 3800 led by BCG Marilou Co held a number of zonal Rotary Days in different venues on November 14-16, The district-wide activities included job fairs, medicaldental missions, free legal counseling, turnover of livelihood carts, and talks/fora on parenting and health matters. Thousands of people, especially the poor and the marginalized, benefited from these projects in the district. In grateful appreciation of the untiring efforts and spirit of volunteerism shown by the people behind these activities, the Governor s Monthly Letter shares some action pictures taken during the conduct of these projects. It is hoped that these pictures will inspire Rotarians to continue in their acts of making a difference in the lives of others. Zone 6 Medical Mission & Job Fair Beneficiaries: more than 500 Zone 7 Medical Mission & Job Fair Beneficiaries: Medical Mission - more than 500; Job Fair - more than 300 Zone 8 Medical Mission & Job Fair Beneficiaries: 882

6 PAGE 6 GOVERNOR S MONTHLY LETTER RID 3800 held biggest, most successful Youth DisCon Around 1,500 Interactors from various places in RID 3800 converged at the OLOPSC Hall, Marikina City on November 8, 2014, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the occasion of the annual District Conference for the Youth dubbed as Youth Expo It was the biggest gathering of Interactors in the district s history which coincided with the celebration of the World Interact Week. The conference was meant to hone the delegates leadership skills and talents, assist them in choosing their future vocations/professions, provide opportunities for friendship and fellowship with peers, and inform the youth on what Rotary is all about and Rotary s great concern for the new generation. Malabon and Navotas RCs hosted the big event led by RC North Bay East. BCG Marilou Co graced the occasion and addressed the youth. She gave tips for a successful life and congratulated the people behind the success of the activity. Interactors vied in the Dance Showdown and Youth Got Talent competitions. Not to be outdone, Interact Advisers strutted their stuff in a dance number to the delight of the crowd. Also in attendance were PDG Tony Co and a host of district officers and BCPs. PP Tony Sy served as Conference Chair. Zones 5A, 5B hosted 3 rd Breakfast Meeting BCT members converged anew for their 3 rd Breakfast Meeting in the morning of November 8, 2014, Saturday, at the CVJ Events Center, Marikina City, hosted by Zones 5A and 5B. Convened by BCG Marilou Co, the meeting agenda included discussion on important Rotary topics and recognition of some BCPs who have made impressive marks on their membership goals and service projects during the first quarter of RY During the meeting, BCG Marilou showed action pictures of the district s flagship program and public image projects undertaken by some clubs and zones for others to emulate. She also bared exciting plans for the forthcoming District Conference (March 20-21, 2015, Manila Hotel) and presented the working team behind the event. Drawing of lots for the assigned production numbers (Disney) and order of presentations for the Talent Night was also done during the meeting. Pieces of information on forthcoming events, such as the TRF Banquet, Rotarun, Rotary Days, RYLA, District Christmas Party, among others, were also given. Some district officers gave updates and reminders. Raffle draws capped the meeting. BCPs Jun Cabitac and Stephen del Rosario served as emcees.

7 NOVEMBER 2014 ISSUE PAGE 7 More projects, activities for PWDs done in RID 3800 More projects and activities were done in line with our district flagship project on PWDs during the busy months of October and November 2014, to wit: 1. Vision Screening Missions: (a) October 22 at the Tahanang Walang Hagdan - Zones 4, 5A and 5B; (b) October 29 at the Malabon Rotary Center - Zones 1, 2 and 3; (c) November 12 at the Rizal High School Gym, Pasig City - Zones 6, 7 and 8; 2. Forum on Employment and Livelihood for Deaf Persons and Stakeholders at the St. Paul University, Quezon City on November Employers Forum and Job Fair for PWDs and Visually Impaired Persons at the Kaban ng Hiyas, Mandaluyong City on November 4, hosted by RC Mandaluyong Central, in cooperation with the League of Visionary Presidents and the Mandaluyong City Persons with Disability Affairs Division and Public Employment Service Office 4. Donation of Go Negosyo Carts to 3 qualified PWDs by RC Marikina West on November 16. Zones 1, 2 & 3 at Malabon Rotary Center Zones 6, 7 & 8 at Rizal High School Zones 4, 5A & 5B at Tahanang Walang Hagdanan RC Mandaluyong Central Forum on Employment & Livelihood for Deaf Persons & Stakeholders RC Marikina West Beam of Hope for Persons with Visual Impairment Go Negosyo Cart

8 PAGE 8 GOVERNOR S MONTHLY LETTER by DS AUGUSTO Augie C. SOLIMAN All BCPs are reminded on the new policy of RI on payments of RI dues. Mr. John P. Hewko, RI General Secretary, sent letters to all clubs introducing the new Club Invoice that will be used in paying RI dues starting January He emphasized the need for clubs to update their membership status before their club invoices are sent to replace the Semi- Annual Report (SAR). All clubs that have newly-inducted members are enjoined to report to the RI so that updated membership status will be reflected in the Rotary Club Central. Following are important dates to remember: November 29, 2014: TRF Banquet, 5 pm, Sofitel Hotel, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City (Host: RC San Juan) December 12, 2014: District Christmas Party, 6 pm, North Greenhills Club House, San Juan City (Hosts: RC Greenhills and RC Wack Wack) January 31 - February 1, 2015: Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Corregidor Island (Host: RC San Juan North). Dates to be announced: Mid Year Review and Mass Induction by Sp. ANGELITA Angie PINEDA Spouses brace for upcoming important events Spouses initially joined the BCT members in the 3 rd Breakfast Meeting on November 8, 2014 at the CVJ Events Center, Marikina City. One of the topics discussed during said meeting was the Spouses participation in the traditional Governor s Ball and Talent Night. Then, the Spouses led by PDG Tony Co had their own fellowship in another room. A zumba session was held. It was another fantastic event hosted by the Zones 5A and 5B Spouses. Spouse Judy Rocamora, District Chair for the 2015 Governor s Ball, declared that rehearsals will commence on January 15, 2015 and every Sunday thereafter until the big event slated on March 20-21, 2015 at the historic Manila Hotel. Spouses are likewise expected to assist/participate in the talent presentations, as follows: Zone 1- Little Mermaid; Zone 2 Aladdin; Zone 3 - Cinderella; Zone 4 - Hunchback of Notradame; Zone 5A - Snowwhite; Zone 5B - Hercules; Zone 6 - Beauty and the Beast; Zone 7 - Shrek; and Zone 8 - Mulan.