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Official News eBulletin of the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit

The Dove
21 April 2015
Officers and Members
RY 2014-15

MARITES L. NEPOMUCENO
President

ANGELITA E. CASTRO

PE AND Chair, Membership Development

PP MARCIA C. SALVADOR
Secretary & Chair, Youth Service
PERCIVAL C. ZABALA
Treasurer
PP ROCA MARIE JURADO
Auditor
RICARDO P. SALVADOR
Chair, Club Administration & Co-chair of 6-year
Associate Members Pilot Project 2012-2017

PP VIRGINIA ARDEN F. SY
Chair, Service Projects

CP LEONIDES S. RESPICIO

Chair, The Rotary Foundation

PP PEDRITO M. CONDENO
Chair, Public Image & Co-chair of 6-year
RI Associate Members Pilot Project 2012-17
FERNANDO M. DELGRA, JR.
Chair, Fund Generation
PP EMELINDA C. PALATTAO
Club Trainer and Chair, Livelihood
IPP EUI BONG JUNG, OMD
Chair, International Understanding
MARYLENE MARTINEZ, DDM
Chair, Health & Wellness
IN IL David KIM
Chair, Sports
BABES M. BACULA
ARMELIA OXALES BAGAIN
CAROLINE K. BARCINAL
MA. PERPETUAL S. RIVERA
EMMANUEL P. SOLIDUM
JERRY SY
FERDINAND VALBUENA
ANTONIO KENT VALDERRAMA
ESTRELLA C. VALMOCINA

Rotary Club of Holy Spirit Club No. 69935 RI District 3780 Philippines

Vol. VII No. 34

Holy Spirit transmits Global Grant #1529934 documents

for $55,650 project to upgrade Human Milk Bank operation of Philippine Childrens Medical Center.
When the authorizations from DG of Primary
International Sponsor District 3710 Korea and
DG of our own District 3780, the MOUs with
beneficiary institution and partner Korean club,
and the supply offer had all been electronically
received by the end of Day I of the DISCON on
April 17th, BCP Marites Nepomuceno formally
transmitted the documents to The Rotary Foundation headquarters in Chicago, from the historic Manila Hotel.
The Holy Spirit team at the DISCON invited
PDG Dulce Coyukiat, Chair of the District The
Rotary Foundation Committee, to witness the
formal submission of the GG documents to
TRF. Gov Dulce had approved the project earlier. This is a milestone event in the life of RC
Holy Spirit, being only the second of 100 Rotary clubs in D3780 to have prepared a Global
Grant project and secured the support of a Rotary District as Primary International Sponsor.
RC Holy Spirit would have obtained TRF support last Rotary year for a Global Grant project

in Payatas QC that had already obtained DDF

authorizations from a Primary International
Sponsor and D3780. RCHS decided at the last
minute to put the project on hold due to unresolved issues pertaining to property rights that
we believed threatened project sustainability.

Associate Members (RI Pilot Program)

TYRON KIM
GEORGINA B. UBALDO
Honorary Members
PDG DANILO V. FAUSTO
EDMUND CHIU
SALVADOR VIARI
JOSE B DEL ROSARIO JR
FR STEVE TYNAN, MGL
RAMON V. BUNAG
BENJAMIN BAUTISTA
ROGELIO D. BELLEZA, MD
AG Roland Portes
AGR Demetrio Aquino

APRIL is Magazine Month

in Rotary

Photos courtesy of Absalon Zipagan, SP of RC New Manila QC. Thanks, Jun.

Rotary District 3780 celebrates remarkable accomplishments during the years culminating event - the 2015 District Conference
The lackluster attendance at the plenary sessions and other
activities did not hinder the successful holding of DISCON 2015
at the historic Manila Hotel last April 17-18, 2015. The first plenary session was opened after a wonderful rendition of Philippine dance and song numbers. This was followed by the singing of the national anthems of Denmark and the Philippines by
the RC New Manila East Choir, an equally superb performance
by Rotarians.
Keynote speaker was former President Fidel V Ramos whose
talk on leadership kept the audience alive because of his wit and
humor. He even took off his barong Tagalog which was later
auctioned off and sold at P10,500.00 to be donated to the PNPSAF 44 Families.
The State of the District Address by DG Sammy Pagdilao was
rife with better-than-target performance results, ending with a
declaration that this year is the best Rotary year ever.
For his part, RI Director Per Hoyen, who served as the RI President's Representative for the event, stated that this is the best
District Conference I have ever attended.
Other speakers included RI Director Guiller Tumangan, former
Secretary Rafael Alunan, and Admiral Alexander Pama.
The DISCON was also graced by RI District 3800 Governor

Thanks to Rommel Cruz for this photo

posted on FB timeline of DG Sammy.

Marilou Co and RI District 3830 Governor Lito Colona.

PP Chito Borromeo was confirmed DGND by the District Nomination Committee to serve as district governor in 2017-18. No
other candidates had been nominated during the designated
time period before DISCON. Congratulations, PP Chito.
RC Holy Spirit was represented in the Discon by Pres Marites
Nepomuceno, PE Angel Castro, IPP Dr Eui Bong Jung and PP
Marcia Salvador. Also in attendance during the second plenary
session were Holy Spirit Rotaract President Harold Kim Maggay, PN Lovely Rose Paalisbo and Service Chair Jayson Monte
de Ramos who, together with other Rotaractors, listened as
DRR Sharlyn Que delivered her State of the District Rotaract
Address.
The two-day DISCON ended with grandeur during the event's
Governor's Ball at the Manila Hotel.
DG Sammy Pagdilao expressed his gratitude to all Rotarians in
the district, especially to the Best Class Presidents, for their support to his leadership this Rotary Year 2014-15
In the second part of the program, the district's next leader, District Governor-Elect Rey David, and his family were introduced.
DISCON 2015 was ably hosted by RC New Manila East and
chaired by SP Ed Ayento.

Former President Fidel Ramos is congratulated by DG Rotaract club officers pose with RI Director and RIPR Per Hoyen. Three of those RotaracSammy Pagdilao and Discon officers for his engaging speech. tors are from Rotaract Club of Holy Spirit. Thanks to Rtr Princess Melicca for the photo.
Photo from FB post by PDG Jun Farcon of D3800.

District 3780 Governors pose with RI Director & RIPR Per Hoyen and RI Director Guiller Tumangan. From left: IPDG Francis Rivera, DGE Rey David, PDG Dulce Coyukiat, PDG Jess Cifra, DG
Sammy Pagdilao, RIPR Per Hoyen, RI Director Guiller Tumangan, PDG Mel Salazar, PDG Mar Nery, PDG Penny Policarpio, PDG Benjie Bacorro, PDG Ambo Gancayco, DGN Dwight Ramos and
PDG Jess Laxamana.
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As school year ends, RC Holy Spirit places under one umbrella the
various scholarships and educational assistance grants sponsored
by members & friends to serve as platform for expanding coverage
16 scholars are graduating from 2-year
Computer Programming Course
RC Holy Spirit officers BCP Marites Nepomuceno, PP
Linda Palattao, PP Beth Sy, JR Delgra and Jerry Sy met
with and congratulated 16 scholars who will soon complete their course of study in computer programming at
the Central Institute of Technology (CIT).. The scholars
- 8 students supported by PP Linda and 8 students by
JR Delgra - have enjoyed free tuition at CIT during the
school years 2014-14 and 2014-15. Scholars for next
year are being chosen.
Many of the scholars are also members of the newly
formed Rotaract Club of CIT.

Continuing Sponsorship of 8 poor Children through WORLD VISION program

On March 31, 2015 BCP Marites Nepomuceno announced the continuation of her sponsorship of eight (8)
needy children through the World Vision Philippines, a
Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working
with children, families, and communities to reach their full
potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice
and help communities become self-sufficient.
The 8 children sponsored by BCP Marites are among the
more than 100,000 poor children with their families and
communities assisted by World Vision nationwide, thanks
to nearly 70,000 sponsors locally and internationally.

Rotaractor enjoying 4-year college

scholarship

Interactor awarded scholarship grant by

Rotarian of sister club in Korea.

Secretary of the
Rotaract Club of
Holy Spirit Michelle
Mae
Estenzo has been
enjoying scholarship grant covering tuition, matriculation
and
miscellaneous
fees, books and school supplies provided by PP Marcia
Salvador.

Alyan P. Silos, a
member of the Interact Club of
Holy Spirit National
High
School graduated
as class Valedictorian
and
has
passed the UPCAT
and will be taking
up BS Chemistry at
the University of
the Philippines, Diliman.

Mich has completed the 3rd year of the BS Hotel &

Restaurant Management degree course at the National
College of Business & Arts. She is now in the process
of enrolment for fourth year level.
Mich used to be a member of the Interact Club of Holy
Spirit National High School.

RCHS International Service chair IPP Dr Bong has arranged for a scholarship grant for Alyan consisting of
generous monthly stipend for expenses. The donors are
members of the law firm of Dr Bongs classmate Rotarian
IPP Atty. Park of RC Sae Gwangju D3710 Korea, sister
club of Holy Spirit.
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Pictures taken April 16 during the blessing of newly renovated Rotary Plaza,
ground floor lobby of the Rotary Center, and the new PRM office

RI Director & RIPR Per Hoyen cutting ceremonial ribbon to open newly renovated Rotary Plaza. Photo from PRM FB timeline.

Blessing of the main lobby entrance of the newly constructed ground floor of
the Rotary Center Building. Photo from PRM FB timeline.

BCP Marites Nepomuceno of RC Holy Spirit stands in front of

the bust of Paul Harris in the Rotary Plaza.

Best Class Presidents pose with DG Sammy Pagdilao and district officers
Photo from PRM FB timeline.

Members of PCRG led by Chair Jun Farcon and PRFI led by Chair Corina
Bautista, joined in by IPDG Francis Rivera, pose inside the new PRM office on
the ground floor of Rotcen.

Picture of the spanking new main lobby entrance of the Rotary Center building
along Roces Avenue.

RC Timog QC was in full force for District Governor-Elect Rey

David during the Governors Ball program of 2015 DISCON

Click the image to follow the link to Facebook and view more photos of these fine gentlemen of RC Timog QC.
DGE Rey David is shown standing at the center. The four gentlemen standing from left are IPDG Francis
Rivera, BCP Teody Verzola, IPP Rene Cantos and PP Benjie Tan.

Click the image to follow the link and get sneak preview of a presentation for the District Turn-over &
Induction Rites in June 2015.
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Rotary Information - APRIL MESSAGES FROM ROTARY LEADERS

RI Presidents April 2015 Message

Today, there are so many more ways to
communicate than ever before. In the age of
video conferences and instant messages, we
can work together from almost anywhere,
and always be in touch; we can share our
Rotary work on Facebook, on Twitter, and on
Rotary.org. But there will always be a tremendously important role for the magazine
that you are holding in your hands or reading on an electronic device right now.
The Rotarian is one of the oldest continuously published magazines in the world, with an unbroken publication history dating
back to its first issue, featuring Paul Harris as a contributor, in
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water!
Now, you can read The Rotarian on your phone or tablet, and
regional magazines are published in 24 languages. Seventeen
Nobel Prize winners and 19 Pulitzer Prize winners have written
for the magazine, including Mahatma Gandhi, Desmond Tutu,
George Bernard Shaw, and Nicholas Murray Butler. Every
month, The Rotarian brings us a snapshot of the best of the Rotary world: It engages, entertains, enlightens, and inspires.
In an age of constant communication, with so many ways to find
new information, do we still need a Rotary magazine? Absolutely. Because the magazine is now, as it has always been, one
of the best ways to spread the word about Rotary. It has allowed
me to share the fun and excitement of Rotary Days, it showcases the good work of Rotarians around the world, and it puts a
spotlight on important issues affecting us all. The Rotarian isn't
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So when you're done reading this issue, pass it along. Ask yourself who might be particularly interested in this month's articles.
Give the issue to a friend, a co-worker, or a colleague. Share it
with someone you've invited to a Rotary club meeting. Visit
www.therotarianmagazine.com to share stories on social media,
or send links through email. Use it to Light Up Rotary just as
Rotarians have been doing for more than 100 years.
.

Gary C. K.

Huang

President 2014-15
Rotary International

Foundation Chairmans April 2015 Message

When the new grant model for The Rotary
Foundation was introduced under the Future Vision Plan, the Trustees decided that
it should be reviewed in the 2015-16 Rotary
year so that your experiences could help
make our processes as effective as possible.
The Trustees recognize that grants involve
many participants who may have different
expectations, so I have appointed an independent committee of four past RI presidents to ensure that all
views will be considered, and to ensure confidentiality to anyone who may want it.
The committee would like to hear about your experiences with
the areas of focus and district and global grants, and to seek
your ideas for any improvements that could make our Rotary
Foundation the best possible. It comprises myself and Past RI
Presidents Kalyan Banerjee, Ray Klinginsmith, and Bill Boyd,
who will serve as chair. We welcome your suggestions, which
you can email to futurevisionbillboyd@outlook.com.
We will read and analyze your ideas and meet at the Rotary
International Convention in So Paulo, Brazil, to decide on any
items that should be given to the Trustees Programs Committee. That committee will undertake the necessary surveys to
ensure we are reflecting the opinions of every Rotary member,
and will report back to us at the January 2016 International Assembly. We intend to make our recommendations at the April
2016 meeting of the Trustees.
We seek your support to ensure that our Rotary Foundation
continues to do good in the world in the best possible way.

John Kenny
Foundation Trustee Chair

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Rotary Information: ON 12 APRIL 2015, THE POLIO VACCINE

CELEBRATES 60th ANNIVERSARY
Sunday, 12 April, marks 60 years since the Salk polio vaccine was declared safe, effective, and potent.
In that time, the number of polio cases has dropped
by 99 percent worldwide. With just three countries
remaining polio-endemic, we are closer than ever to
eradicating this crippling disease.
Jonas Salks inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) has
been crucial in helping us reach our goal of a poliofree world. Before the vaccine was widely available,
in the United States alone, polio crippled more than
35,000 people each year. By 1957 -- two years after
the introduction of Salks vaccine -- cases in the
U.S. had fallen by almost 90 percent, and by 1979,
polio had been eradicated there.
The impact on the rest of the world has taken
longer. In 1988, when Rotary International launched
the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) with its
partners at the World Health Organization, UNICEF,
and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, polio continued to cripple children in 125
countries. Today, polio remains endemic in only
three: Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan. And it has
been more than eight months since Nigerias last
case, making a polio-free Africa a real possibility.

As more than 120 countries in the world are introducing IPV, we are beginning the last chapter on polio eradication, said Olivier Charmeil, Sanofi Pasteurs chief executive officer. At Sanofi Pasteur, we
have had a long-term vision of IPV as the ultimate
public health tool able to finish the job started with
Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV).
Give to end polio
Watch "Only Three Countries Left with Polio"
Read stories from polio survivors

Salks vaccine will play an important role in the endgame strategy against polio when 120 countries introduce IPV into their routine polio immunization
systems this year. Leading that effort are the GPEI
partners and Gavi, a global vaccine alliance, along
with Sanofi Pasteur, the largest manufacturer of polio vaccine.

RC Holy Spirit D3780 in polio immunization

drive. Click photo to view the campaign.

Like End Polio Now on Facebook

By Maureen Vaught
Rotary News
10-Apr-2015

Rotary Information: Click here to READ ABOUT ROTARY IN KOREA.

60,000 Rotarians, 18 districts, third largest contributor to The Rotary
Foundation, host of the 2016 Rotary International Convention, and more.

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ROTARY CLUB OF HOLY SPIRIT

Rotary International District 3780

Club Profile
Chartered on June 29, 2005

One of few truly community-based clubs in District 3780: almost all members reside or
work in and around Barangay Holy Spirit that serves both as a host community and venue
& beneficiary of most of the clubs service projects.
Vision

Become the club most admired by the communities it serves, by partners in service,
by hosts, sponsors & donors, by its members, and by others in Rotary.
Membership (January 1, 2015):

23 Active members
2 Associate Members under the associate member pilot program of Rotary International from RY 2011-12 through RY 2016-17. RC Holy Spirit is one of 200 clubs (out
of 34,000 Rotary clubs) selected by RI to participate in this research project.
8 Honorary members
Partners in service:

Interact Club of Holy Spirit National High School (est. 2009-10)

Rotaract Club of Holy Spirit (est. 2010-11)
Rotaract Club of Central Institute of Technology (est. 2014-15)
Rotary Community Corps of Kaligtasan (est. 2012-13)
Sister clubs:

RC Marikina North D3800 (from 2010-11)

Rotary Club of Sae Gwangju D3710 Korea (from 2013-14)
The club publishes The Dove, web-linked e-bulletin that provides ready online access to
hundreds of pages of Rotary information, news and entertainment and that now serves as
portal to the virtual website of the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit.
THE DOVE is distributed by email to over 1,000 addresses, including some officers and staff of
Rotary International. It is also posted on social media channels like Facebook and Scribd.com.
The publication is edited by IPP Marcia Salvador and Ric Salvador.

Registered as a non-stock, non-profit corporation with the Securities & Exchange Commission ROTARY CLUB OF HOLY SPIRIT, INC. with a corporate life of 50 years.
RC Holy Spirit meets every Tuesday, 7-9 PM at the clubhouse of Don Antonio Heights Homeowners Association in Don Antonio Heights, Holy Spirit, QC.
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Principles that Guide Rotary

The Object of Rotary

The Four-Way Test

First formulated in 1910, the Object of Rotary is to encourage and

foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

Of the things we think, say or do

FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the
recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;
FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill,
and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional
persons united in the ideal of service.

Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

ROTARIANS PLEDGE
I am a Rotarian
I will always uphold the TRUTH.
I am a Rotarian
I will always strive to be FAIR
in all of my dealings with my fellowmen.

5 Avenues of Service
Based on Object of Rotary, the Five Avenues of Service are Rotarys philosophical cornerstone and the foundation on which club activity is based:

Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the

effective functioning of the club.
Vocational Service encourages Rotarians to serve others through their
vocations and to practice high ethical standards.

I am a Rotarian
I will always endeavor to build
GOODWILL and UNDERSTANDING
in my community,
among my countrymen
and people of all nations.

International Service encompasses actions taken to expand Rotarys

humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding & peace.

I am a Rotarian
I will always seek to promote
the greatest good
for the greatest number of people
in the spirit of ROTARY SERVICE.

Youth Service recognizes the positive change implemented by youth

and young adults through leadership development activities, service
projects, and exchange programs.

I am a Rotarian
I will always uphold
the Rotary International Motto,

Community Service covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community.

SERVICE ABOVE SELF.

Rotary Code of Conduct

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 human 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 relief 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 bring 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 a business or professional relationship

Watch songwriter Jerry Mills sing Come Join Us online by clicking on this link.

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2015 DISTRICT AWARDS NIGHT

Rotary International District 3780

Programme starts at 3:00 PM

Formal Attire
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About THE DOVE

THE DOVE is the official newsletter of
the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit, Rotary
International District 3780.
The digital publication features
hyperlinks or web-links which make it
a true e-newsletter/e-bulletin.
Distribution:
PDF version sent by email to
nearly 1,000 addressees, Rotarians and non-Rotarians in the club,
in the district, in Philippine Rotary
and outside including RI.
Posted on social media networks
and groups
Printed copies for meetings
First issue of THE DOVE: 4 June 2009
(Vol I, No. 1)
Editorial team:
Marcia Salvador - Editor
Ric Salvador - Asst Editor
Contributors
Address: Don Antonio Clubhouse,
Holy Spirit Drive, Quezon City PH

Holy Spirit D3780

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