Vol. 25 No.

February 2012

District 3780 commemorates Rotarys 107th anniversary by serving less fortunate others
Medical, surgical, dental, optical and diagnostic services for poor patients
Close to 2,000 patients from indigent families were served during the district-wide medical, optical, dental, diagnostic mission held last February 25, 2012 at the Quezon City Hall, with RC Kamuning, RC Kamuning Central, and RC Camp Crame as lead host clubs supported by other clubs. The beneficiaries included about 600 children and 550 adults for free medical consultations and medicines, 300 optical patients, 250 dental patients, and 85 free x-ray, ecg & cbg examinations Free medical and surgical services were concurrently provided by RC San Francisco del Monte at the nearby campus of Ramon Magsaysay High School as part of the district program.

Rotary 2012 Fun Run-for-a-Cause benefits cancer-stricken children

Hundreds of Rotarians, members of their families, friends, health enthusiasts, and volunteer public servants participated in the Rotary Run 2012 (5K Run for a Cause) event that started at 4:30 AM on February 26th. The fund-raiser was hosted by RC Diliman and supported by RC New Manila East, RC Midtown Cubao, RC Cubao West, RC Roces, RC Kamuning, RC Valencia, RC Camp Crame, and RC Cubao East. The beneficiaries of the event are cancer-stricken children from poor families housed in the Tahan-Tahanan facility at the East Avenue Medical Center.

107 Years of Service to Mankind

Its seven years more than a century ago that Paul Harris breathed life into the worlds first service organization. He and his three friends gathered together on that wintry evening of February 23, 1905 and began what is now known as Rotary International. Feeling cold and lonely, they were one in creating our unique world of fellowship and service. Did Paul Harris ever think his four-member organization would grow into a worldwide movement of more than 2.2 million? Perhaps not. On one occasion he was asked about it and he said casually that if one planted a seed it would have to contend with the sun and rain and all the forces that would influence its growth. He didnt live long enough to witness the growth of Rotary from one small club to more than 32,000 clubs around the world. He died in 1947. But until today his dream has continued to live in the hearts and minds of Rotarians and the Rotary movement has ceaselessly moved forward to change peoples lives to attain the dream of building a beautiful and peaceful world. This month, Rotarians have every reason to celebrate Rotarys 107th founding anniversary. For 107 years Rotary has overcome the challenge of every generation and has continued to do good in the world to promote friendship and peace. It has continued to change lives through relevant service projects that empower people to attain self-sufficiency and self-reliance. It has continued to bring hope to millions of people who would otherwise have spent their lives in misery. Through programs and projects focused on poverty, health and hunger, literacy, crime, drug abuse, and the environment, Rotary has made its mark in the history of mankind. One fine example is The Rotary Foundations PolioPlus program which was started right here in the Philippines in 1978 in collaboration with the Philippine government. With its initial success, PolioPlus was adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and implemented worldwide in 1988 with the goal of banishing the dreaded poliovirus from the face of the earth by 2005. Today, Rotary is that close to eliminating polio. Only three (Nigeria, Pakistan, & Afghanistan) of the 125 polio-endemic countries in 1988 remain with pockets of polio outbreaks. In 2011, less than 650 polio cases were reported. When PolioPlus was launched, polio infected an estimated 350,000 children a year. But today, more than 2 billion children have already been immunized in 122 countries, preventing 5 million cases of paralysis and 250,000 deaths. With these figures, can you imagine what our world would have become under the clutches of polio? Those more than 2 billion children who have been immunized are now living normal and happy lives and are looking forward to a future that is bright and secure. Rotarys success in the PolioPlus program demonstrates its tremendous relevance to our world. This success has drawn the support of international partners, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation which has contributed some US$405 million to beef up funds to completely eliminate polio. relevant projects, lead to peace. When a poor child is able to go to school through a scholarship grant, when a person is given access to employment, when a family is benefited by a livelihood program, when the poor is able to enjoy free health services and medicines, these are simple avenues of service that bring peace to peoples lives in almost every corner of the world. Add to these the many programs of The Rotary Foundation and you have a kaleidoscope of life-changing miracles that bring rainbows to the lives of the poor. Departing from the tradition of holding a dinner among a few hundred Rotarians, to commemorate Rotarys anniversary this year, our district decided to hold two memorable events which lent more meaning to the celebration of the founding of our organization. First, last February 25th, we held a big medical, dental, optical, and diagnostic mission at the Quezon City Hall. Dubbed as the mother of medical missions several teams of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists and optometrists attended to close to 2,000 patients from the indigent communities in Quezon City. Almost a hundred Rotarians from RI D3780 led by the Silver Presidents came to serve the patients who were then attended to by the medical practitioners from UNTV Cable TV, Ang Dating Daan Foundation and Kuya Daniel Razon, as arranged by the Rotary Club of Kamuning headed by Silver President Eco Capa; the Philippine National Police medical and dental corps through the courtesy of Silver President PNP Director General Nick Bartolome of the Rotary Club of Camp Crame; the Philippine General Hospital upon the invitation of the Rotary Club of Kamuning Central headed by Silver President Aiza Remedios; and the Armed Forces of the Philippines medical corps whose presence was requested by Silver President Col. Bong Jungco, IPP Adel Corpus and Rtn Col. Gerry Samudio of the Rotary Club of Camp Aguinaldo. There were unlimited supplies of medicines and eyeglasses, laboratory examinations were provided free, snacks were served and entertainment was given to the patients while waiting for their turn. Additionally, the Rotary Club of San Francisco del Monte, led by Silver President Ronnie Yap, held a parallel medical and surgical mission at the Ramon Magsaysay High School in Cubao. Forty-five patients were operated on including 22 major surgeries inside the clubs mobile surgical unit. Second, on the following day, February 26th, to commemorate World Peace and Understanding, our district held the first-ever Rotary Run, a 5-kilometer fun run that started from Quezon City Hall, to Commonwealth Avenue and around the Quezon Memorial Circle. Rotarians, with a number of them with their spouses and children, ran side-by-side hundreds of police officers from the PNP and soldiers from the Armed Forces in a display of unity and peace. The Rotary Club of Diliman led by Silver President Jeng Ronquillo and the Rotary Club of Roces led by Silver President Eren Tumali were lead host clubs, which apart from organizing the event, provided the cash prizes and medals awarded to the winners.

This month therefore as we celebrate Rotarys 107 th founding anniversary, let us reflect on the many simple ways that we have touched peoples lives and find real joy in our contributions to world peace. From this, let us find inspiration to continue serving others While PolioPlus stands as Rotarys single greatest contribution to as we move forward to our dream of building a beautiful and the world, Rotary clubs bring other miracles to the lives of people in peaceful world. their communities. These miracles, brought through simple but
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District Secretarys Report

By DS Jesus Jesse Tanchanco
February is World Understanding and Peace Month in Rotary. I consider this as one of the more significant themes made more apparent with the unveiling by RIPE Sakuji Tanaka of the next RI theme, Peace Through Service. The recent series of disasters in parts of the world (including the Philippines in Cagayan De Oro, Iligan City, Dumaguete, etc.) caused by typhoons, landslides, snowstorms, tsunamis and earthquakes have brought out the best in those who care and understand the need for international unity and call for immediate humanitarian action in order to help those who had been most affected and in dire need of immediate assistance. If you have been following these events closely, you will find that Rotary is consistently present and doing its part to the fullest. Let us continue to do our part because together we can create a bigger impact and a greater difference. has survived through the years and even expanded to more countries than what Paul Harris could have ever imagined when he started this great organization 107 years ago. Rotary has developed a unique ability to sustain international cooperation and understanding. This has been going on through the implementation of joint projects between 2 or more clubs from different districts and from different countries. Of course the various Rotary Foundation scholarships and exchange programs contributed tremendously towards the development of tolerance and awareness of different cultures and beliefs. fer and how we can be an important element of a greater effort. In 1956-57 Gian Paolo Lang of the Rotary Club of Livorno, Italy, was the 46th President of Rotary International. His Rotary vision: To educate, encourage, and foster understanding among all peoples. He was quoted as saying in an address to the 1957 Rotary Convention, Lucerne, Switzerland: "The spirit of Rotary is not exclusive; it expands. It is not local, it is universal. It is the wish to understand and be understood, to see virtues rather than faults in others, to find what we have in common rather than what divides us." Let us not forget to celebrate the 107th anniversary of Rotary. Lets observe this milestone by participating in and supporting events that will create more awareness of the good that Rotary brings to those who are most in need in this imperfect world of ours. In order to commemorate the birth of Rotary International and live up to the February RI theme, our District 3780 has lined-up two activities District-wide medical missions on February 25 and runfor-acause the following day.

Actually this thought will never be appreciated by Rotarians who have never involved themselves in the many aspects of Rotary. Merely attending meetings will not make one a committed Rotarian though it is necessary part of our involvement. The greater part is to be able to experience what Rotary has done and continues to do for the communities and the world. Only then will one start to appreciate what being a Rotarian is all about. Many of us have been able to I always believe that the Internationality of realize this because we took the extra step Rotary is one of the primary reasons why it of trying to discover what Rotary has to ofFrom the Editor We invite district officers and club leaders

to continue sending brief write-ups of their community service projects, joint activities with other clubs, innovative club practices, and service-support initiatives such as fundraisers, for example. Publication would help promote public
Rotarians have reason to celebrate as Rotary reaches 107 years
By Arnold R. Grahl and Wayne Hearn Rotary International News 23 February 2012

awareness of Rotary while enabling the sharing of experiences among clubs. The GML is widely distributed in the district, in the Philippines and throughout the Rotary world. The digital edition of your GML is shared with all district governors of RY 2011-2012.

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 GARY Gary TING (RC Pag-asa) Assistant Editor-Business Manager WINSTON Winston SIA (RC VisMin) Associate Editor-Webmaster Associate Editors PASTOR Mar REYES (RC SFDM) FAUSTO Osty MANLAPAZ (RC New Manila East) Printer Relations Manager BETSY Betsy BULANADI (RC Mega EDSA) Distribution Manager

Major gains have been made in the fight to eradicate polio, Rotarys top priority. In January, India reached a historic milestone by marking a full year without recording a new case of polio. Worldwide, fewer than 650 polio cases were confirmed for 2011, less than half the 1,352 infections reported in 2010. Overall, the annual number of polio cases has plummeted by more than 99 percent since the initiative was launched in 1988, when polio infected about 350,000 children a year. More than 2 billion children have been immunized in 122 countries, preventing 5 million cases of paralysis and 250,000 deaths. Also in January, Rotary leaders announced that Rotary clubs raised more than US$200 million in response to a $355 million challenge grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. In recognition of Rotarys commitment, the Gates Foundation contributed an additional $50 million. All of the resulting $605 million will be spent for polio immunization activities in polio-affected countries.

The Silver Edition of the Governors Monthly Letter is available in printed form and in digital format. The web-linked digital edition offers access to more information than the 8-page print. Please send suggestions to the editor and articles for publication to Ric Salvador by email at rp_salvador@yahoo.com. Ric may also be reached through 0919-361-6406.

Watch RI President Kalyan Banerjee on video: Rotary celebrates Indias first polio-free year.

RC Neopolitan Fairview erects info board to create Rotary awareness

By PP Erick M. Tarranco, Service Projects Chair, RC Neopolitan Fairview
In January 2012, motorists, commuters, and bank clients and passing by saw a new billboard on the vacant lot adjacent to the BPI Family Bank along Commonwealth Avenue in Fairview, Quezon City. The 6 ft. by 9 ft. Info Board, designed and erected by the Rotary Club of Neopolitan Fairview (RCNF) with the permission of the BPI Family Bank, presents a 58 photo montage of the key programs and projects of RCNF from July to December, 2011. The Info Board is not only part of the clubs public image program but also aimed to celebrate January as Rotary Awareness Month. Among the service projects featured in the Info Board are the programs for children starting with the Childrens Party on July 1, 2011 for the handicapped and abandoned children of the Cottolengo Filipino in Montalban, Rizal; the Pamaskong Handog for the cancer-stricken children at the Pediatric Ward of Rizal Medical Center in Pasig City; and the Pamaskong Handog for the kindergarten chiland AG Sonny Dimaliwat participating last December 8. In October, children and adults from the underprivileged communities of the Ascension of Our Lord Parish in Lagro, Novaliches, were the beneficiaries of the clubs medical mission conducted in cooperation with the Rizal Medical Center and United Laboratories, and a Dental Outreach Program undertaken in cooperation with the Dentus Et Cus Group Volunteers. RCNFs book donations project continued for the clubs adopted North Fairview High School and a new beneficiary, the Taliptip dren from poor families in Taliptip, Bulacan. Elementary School in Bulacan. The 3rd book donaFor the Greater Fairview communities, the Club tion for North Fairview High School and Elemendedicated its signature project for RY 2011-2012 tary School. the greening of some 1.3 kilometers of the center island of Mindanao Avenue from Common- Other projects included a career talk for graduatwealth Avenue to Regalado Avenue. The project ing students of North Fairview High School. The consists of 350 banaba seedlings planted on the club also set up and refurbished Four Way Test center island, with District Governor Jess Cifra signs along Commonwealth Avenue..

RC Camp Crame, the PNP and partners join hands to save lives
By Asst. Club Secretary Sheena Montiero, RC Camp Crame
The Rotary Club of Camp Crame and the Philippine National Police joined hands in the Nationwide Bloodletting Activity in cooperation with the Philippine Red Cross-Quezon City Chapter and the Philippine Blood Center with the theme: Dugong Pandugtong Buhay, Kapulisan Handang Mag-alay held on February 21, 2012 at Multi-Purpose Center, PNP National Headquarters, Camp Crame. This activity is in line with the Gift of Life-A Blood Letting Program of the Rotary International District 3780 and the Philippine National Police Project Love Month/Valentine's Day celebration with the aim of extracting blood to save lives. Silver President Nick A Bartolome graced the activity with PDG Hermogenes D Jarin from the Philippine Red Cross and Dr. Andres S Bonifacio, officer-incharge of the Philippine Blood Center. Out of 504 registrants, two hundred ninety four were successfully screened and qualified to donate blood. 65, 700 cc (146 bags) of blood were extracted by PRC and 66, 600 cc (148 bags) by PBC. Members of PBC and PRC expressed their appreciation not only to the donors but also to the PNP Leadership and the Rotary Club of Camp Crame for the noble and timely activity.

RC Commonwealth de-worms high school students

By SP Dino Dionisio, RC Commonwealth
In line with the community de-worming project, Batay Pasiglahin, Bulatey Puksain, of Rotary International District 3780 and RC San Francisco del Monte, RC Commonwealth turned over 15,000 de-worming tablets to Commonwealth High School and its affiliate, Holy Spirit National High School, last January 16, 2012. Commonwealth High School has a student population of about 10,000 while Holy Spirit High has close to 5,000 students. In the photo are members of RC Commonwealth headed by Silver President Dino Dionisio; Dr. Sally Barcelona, principal of Commonwealth High School; Ms. Zaida Padullo, principal of Holy Spirit National High School; school officials; and members of the Interact Club of Commonwealth High School. 4

RC Cubao East and partner organizations recognize outstanding philanthropists

By SP Conrad Dieza, RC Cubao East
The Rotary Club of Cubao East in partnership with the Countrywide Technology Development (CTD) Foundation, Inc., and the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Philippines (Bantayog Chapter) held the recognition ceremonies for the first nationwide search for THE OUTSTANDING PHILIPPINE LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD IN PHILANTHROPY (TOP-LEAP), last January 20, 2012 at AFP Commissioned Officers Clubhouse, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, with former Senator Nene Pimentel gracing the event. The objective of the TOP-LEAP project is to recognize Filipinos for their social entrepreneurship, community and international volunteerism, corporate social responsibility, and charity grants and/or services, exposing their good works that may be emulated by others so that the culture of love for human kind may be propagated continuously. The twelve distinguished personalities recognized as Outstanding Philanthropists were Dan Stephen Palami in Sports; Florencio Poly Lat in Environment; George SK Ty in Promotion of Excellence; Jaime Augusto Zobel de

Ayala in Youth Leadership Mentoring; Marilou Veloso Galenzoga in Youth; Daniel S. Razon in Journalism; Manuel V. Pangilinan in Business; Alexander Manguba in Community Welfare & Development; Michael S. So in Non-Profit Organization; Alejandro T. Escano in Education; Benjamin Abalos in Public Governance; and ER Ejercito in Civil Service.

RC St. Ignatius extends care to remote village

By SP Edna Dela Cruz, RC St. Ignatius
On January 14, 2012, RC St. Ignatius brought free dental services to residents of a remote community in Pakil, Laguna. Barangay Saray, situated in the mountains of Pakil can only be reached by hiking for 5-6 hours or by riding a horse. About 70 families came down to the Poblacion where the dental mission was held. A dental awareness talk was also conducted by Dr. Maria Fe Mangulabnan, an RCSI dentist. CP Boy Balana on the other hand, talked on values. After the dental mission, gift-giving followed. We were assisted by Ms. Ascencion Vito, our partner in service in Pakil.

RC Cubao Kamias learns myths and facts of lung cancer

By SP Dodge Limjoco, RC Cubao Kamias
Officers and members of RC Cubao Kamias led by Silver President Dr Dodge Limjoco pose with Dr. Gigi Garcia of St. Lukes Medical Center after listening to her speak on the Myths and Facts of Lung Cancer, during the club meeting last February 2, 2012.

RC New Manila East continues to search for COPS !

By SP Ed Ayento, RC New Manila East
For the last fourteen years the Rotary Club of New Manila East has been involved in the search for the Countrys Outstanding Policemen in Service (COPS). This project was a brain child of Rotarian Sammy Pagdilao Jr. which was first launched in 1998 as a vocational service project. Started as Metro Manila wide search for the Community Oriented Policemen, this public relations project, whose purpose was to honor the gallant men and women of the Philippine National Police, grew in prominence and on the second year was taken nationwide, by the Philippine National Police. RC New Manila East later partnered with the Metrobank Foundation and Philippine Savings Bank (PS Bank) and has since produced more than one hundred winners. From its humble beginnings, the COPS search is now conducted in the 17 PNP regions in the Philippines and is supported by 24 Rotary sister clubs in the ten Rotary districts nationwide. The 10 winners each receive a cash prize of three hundred thousand pesos, the Medalya ng Katangitanging Gawa and a trophy awarded in Malacaang by no less than the President of the Republic. The search for COPS receives both national and regional promoting high ethical standards in the workplace and in public life. For maximum tri-media coverage, not just for the Philippine National Police but more information on how to join the search go to www.cops.com.ph or efor Rotarians nationwide. This search enhances the public image of Rotary, mail ednayento@yahoo.com : Ed Ayento; RCNME Silver President. 5

D3780 Rotabowl 2012 tournament rolls off

By SP Jun de Guzman, RC Ayala Heights
The much-awaited District 3780 ROTABOWL 2012 hosted by RC Ayala Heights formally opened last January 22, 2012 at the Sta. Lucia Bowling Center, Sta. Lucia Grand Mall, Cainta, Rizal. DG Jess Cifra did not miss the event and delivered his inspirational message. World bowling champ Olivia Bong Coo officiated the Oath of Sportsmanship. The panel of judges composed of Spouse Helen Cifra, PDG Dulce Coyukiat and DGN Francis Rivera named the RC Metro Diliman team as Best in Uniform and accorded the RC Paraiso team the Best Muse award. The Rotabowl ceremonial opening march was joined by 31 participating teams, including Silver Presidents (3 teams), Global Presidents, Ayala Heights (3 teams), Biak na Bato, Camp Aguinaldo, Cubao, Cubao East, Cubao Sunrise, Cubao West, Diliman, Diliman Heights, Kagitingang Cubao, Kamuning, Metro Diliman, Metro SFDM, New Manila East, New Manila Heights, Pag-asa, Paraiso, Quirino (2 teams), Roces, SFDM (2 teams), Sto. Domingo, and West Fairview. The SPs uniform was sponsored by LG Boone Ongchoco, SP Jun of RCAH, SP Jeng Ronquillo of RC Diliman and AG/PP Roland Tan. Rotabowl Chair is PE Ed Santos while Rtn John Tionson is Technical Committee Chair. With games held every Sunday, the tournament will end in March 2012.

Youth understand climate change and commit to help reduce carbon emissions
By Summit Convenor and Project Chair Thirdy Princesa, RC Camp Crame
. third year students with their advisers from 27 Quezon City public high schools. The first official summit document (SD001-2012) was the scientific result of the carbon footprint of the delegates amounting to 1,330 metric tons representing 190 individuals which translates to 7 metric tons per capita. DG Jess participated in the survey and his initial carbon footprint result was 8 tons per year not including his travels abroad and other carbon-heavy activities. Average carbon emission or footprint of Filipinos per capita according to a UN survey is 0.9 metric ton. The summit also achieved equally important objectives thru sharing information on the effects of climate change and natural hazards on the youth of Quezon City. The summit empowered the youth by encouraging them to present their views on how they can directly address the issues of climate change and lower personal carbon footprint or emission. The students were tasked to draw out short term plans for the remaining period of school year 2011-2012 and longer term plans for their respective schools which will form part of the agenda of the second gathering of student leaders in QC in the very near future. The First New Generations Climate Change Summit in Quezon City was successfully convened by the Disaster Relief and Operations Committee of the Rotary International District 3780 and the Rotary Club of Camp Crame in partnership with the Philippine National Police and the Rotaract Club of Camp Crame-St. Paul University, Quezon City at the AVR of the PNP Museum on February 20, 2012. Disaster Relief and Operation District Committee Chair and SP Nicanor A. Bartolome of RC Camp Crame welcomed the youth and challenged them to continue doing relevant projects especially for 6 the protection of the environment. DG Jose Francisco Q. Cifra inspired the youth by giving an insightful message on the roles of the youth in combating the causes and impact of global warming and climate change. Summit Convenor and Project Chair Thirdy Princesa of the Rotary Club of Camp Crame reported that the summit surpassed expectations on attendance and achieved for the first time carbon footprinting of all the delegates. The Rotaract Club of Camp Crame-St. Paul University Quezon City conducted an online carbon footprint survey throughout the summit. The attendees were second and

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Governor-Elect Penny Policarpio shares cherished moments at the International Assembly

DGE Penny Policarpio describes his participation in the Rotary International Assembly as a wonderful, and at times, overwhelming experience because you can really see the internationality of Rotary, and the heroic service we do in the world. DGE Penny participated in the Rotary International Assembly (IA) 2012 held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego California, last 15-21 January 2012. The IA is the training conference for incoming District Governors & their spouses. More than 1200 Rotary leaders from 200 countries attended this year's Assembly, including the 10 district governors from the Philippines. DGE Penny and spouse Joan attended as DGE for our district.

Top photo: Philippine Governors-Elect and spouses pose with Past RI President MAT Caparas seated third from left. Lower photos from left: DGE Penny with RI President-Elect Sakuji Tanaka; DGE Penny and spouse Joan flank RI President Kalyan Banerjee and spouse Binota; with DSE partner and DGE Colin Ince from UK; and DGE Penny with his lovely spouse Joan at the International Fellowship Night in a photo from the RI Web.

DTTS 2012 prepares incoming district officers to help build Peace Through Service
By DTTS Co-chair PP Becca dela Cruz, RC Batasan Hills
DGE Rufino Penny Policarpio III led the District Team Training Seminar (DTTS) 2012 held at the Miriam College last February 25 and hosted by the Rotary Club of Batasan Hills under SP Agnes Santos, with PP Edgar Mendoza and PP Becca dela Cruz as Co-Chairs of the event. There were about 195 registered participants and guests. With the RI theme to build Peace through Service in RY 2012-13 as conceptual framework, this years DTTS focused on effective planning, alignment and coordination of projects consistent with the RI Strategic Thrusts and Future Vision. The DTTS is the annual RI mandated training seminar for all incoming district committee officers and members to ensure that the new District Team is ready to assume respective positions for the incoming Rotary year. The Training was ably organized by the District Training Team under the leadership of PDG Dan Espinosa. The seminar was formally opened by DG Jess Cifra. The proceedings were then turned over to DGE Penny Policarpio, who presented the RI Theme and Thrusts, Presidential Citation and District Thrusts. DSD Mar Reyes and COSD Arnold Guerrero discussed the District Administra7 tion and Policy Guidelines and the Communica- len Lagniton, Baby Allado, Christy Dagdag, Cartion Structure, respectively. men Chua and Bong Cruz. Notable speakers from other districts such as PDG Isidro Sid Garcia of RID 3830 and PDG Mark Go of RID 3790 discussed the Roles and Responsibilities of District Officers and the New Club Leadership Plan, respectively. PDG Danny Fausto covered the topic, Resources and How to Use Them. The plenary sessions were followed by breakout sessions of 8 different committees, namely, The Rotary Foundation chaired by PDG Dulce Coyukiat, Club Administration by PP Ed Trinidad, Membership by PP Rey David, Community Service by PP Baby Allado, Public Image by PP Marilen Lagniton, Vocational Service by PP Sammy Pagdilao, International Service by PP Bobby Romero, and Service to New Generation by PP Bomber Olivares. The original 6 Committees had been increased to 8 by breaking the heretofore largest committee, Community Service, into three - the Community Service proper, International Service, and Vocational Service - to reflect importance and lead equal attention to all those areas. The breakout session reports were very interesting as the rapporteur focused on novel ideas and projects agreed upon in each committee. Those who reported out their committee plans and programs were PP Roby Montellano, PP Bobby Romero, PP Ed Trinidad, and Global Presidents MariThe DTTS was also highlighted by the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Concentrated Language Encounters (CLE), an RI supported and encouraged literacy program. The CLE project envisioned for RID 3780 will be pursued in partnership with RID 3800 and the Department of Education QC Division. Those who signed the MOA were DG Raffy Garcia, PDG Tony Puyat, DGE Lirio Sandoval, and PP Albert Ang of RID 3800; Dep Ed QC Superintendent Dr Corazon Rubio; and DG Jess Cifra, DGE Penny Policarpio, and DGN Francis Rivera for our district. Because the MOA is designed to support a long term sustainable project, present and future Rotary leaders from both districts have been involved in the agreement. Spade work done by the Literacy Committee headed by PP Becca dela Cruz and PP Eric Santos paved the way for the multi-party agreement. RID 3800 and its component clubs have had very favorable experience with the CLE program. CLE has emerged as a classic example of a literacy project designed to benefit more students and teachers, not just for the incoming school year but also in the future school years. A fellowship program followed the whole day training. Raffle prizes were provided by PP Rene Trinidad and a generous Rotarian who prefers anonymity.

D3780 Interact Discon 2012 molds youth for future leadership

By District Interact Chair Bambi Verdote and PP Manny Balane, Public Image Chair of RC Uptown Novaliches
It was a shining moment for the youth as they demonstrated that they could make a difference and contribute towards nation-building. Ninety-eight delegates representing 18 schools participated in the Interact Discon held last February 18, 2012 at the RI 3780 Rotary Center hosted by the Rotary Club of Uptown Novaliches. The conference had the theme, Interactors Reach Out and Serve the Community. District Governor Jess Cifra, the inspirational speaker, was himself impressed by the projects enumerated by the Interactors who hone his leadership skills and interact with others. stated their aspirations and pledged before him that they will continue to take to heart Rotarys PP Bambi Verdote, District Interact Committee Chair and concurrently Interact Discon Chairman, theme of Service Above Self. District SNG Chairman Benjamin Tan Alonzo, who According to the delegates of the Blessed Angels earlier talked about RI Service Projects BenefitHigh School, being Interactors taught them pa- ting the New Generation, CP Linda Elequin, and tience, concentration and team work. Though, PP Manny Balane led the conduct of the election they got nothing in return for the implementation of the new set of District Interact Representatives. of their projects, they were gratified that they were Elected as DIRN was Brylle Bonque, Lea Torzan as able to be of help to the community. On the other DISN and Patrick Tarucan as DITN. Outgoing DIR hand, students from the Holy Spirit National High Mariel Rocaflor of the Interact Club of Balara High School narrated how tiring it was to sort and dis- School gave a short message calling on the young tribute 15,000 books in connection with the book participants to engage in meaningful and praisedonation project of RC Holy Spirit and 50 other worthy activities. clubs, but the sense of fulfillment that they got was indescribable. Kier Berce, a 3rd year student Scholarship certificates from Informatics of Holy Spirit said that this was his first time to (courtesy of Lt. Gov. Daniel Ongchoco) were attend an Interact Discon and it taught him to awarded to two interactors who garnered the

highest number of name listing of attendees. A cash prize was awarded to the Holy Angels National High School for having made the best project presentation. DGE Penny Policarpio discussed The True Essence of the Four-Way Test and explained its practical applications and exhorted the participants to make it a part of their daily dealings. PP Bambi M. Verdote and lead host President William Tasis thanked everyone and the co-host clubs: Cubao Edsa, Neopolitan Fairview, New Manila Heights, North Edsa, Paraiso, SFDM, Timog Q.C. and the other participating clubs, namely: Bagong Silangan, Batasan Hills, Centennial Q.C., Commonwealth, Holy Spirit, Metro Diliman, New Manila East, Quezon City Circle, Masambong, and San Bartolome which contributed towards the successful event.

How RC Mega EDSA celebrated Rotarys 107th anniversary

By SP Marissa Santos, RC Mega EDSA
As RI District 3780 commemorated Rotarys 107th year anniversary on February 25-26 through a district-wide Medical Mission and Rotary Run-for-a-Cause, RC Mega EDSA joined the celebration in parallel ways. SP Marissa Santos identified two indigent patients who badly needed surgical treatment from among residents of the clubs adopted community at Brookside. These patients were then referred to RC SFDMs surgical mission on February 25, 2012 at the Ramon Magsaysay High School. Judith, 47 years old with 3 children had a cyst on her left shoulder which caused numbness of her arms. The cyst was removed along with her fears! The other resident, Nenita, 35 years old, single mother with 8 children, had goiter. She did not want to be operated on for the reason that nobody would care for her children. After giving her moral support, she bravely entered the RC SFDM mobile clinic. Dr. Juan P. Sanchez, Jr. assisted by Dr. Gloria told her that an operation was not needed. They suctioned off the big lump on her neck and prescribed medicines with instructions on proper diet and nutrition to get rid of her goiter. A BIG thank you to SP Ronnie Yap of RC SFDM for this commendable project! Early morning the following day, SP Marissa and Rtn. Tess Benitez joined the 5K Run-for-a-cause event at the Quezon City Circle along with 8 fellow Rotarians and a number of policemen and policewomen. Both ladies have had no running experience but chose to be there to show that they also cared for the cancer stricken children staying in Tahan Tahanan at the East Avenue Medical Center. What a great, meaningful way to celebrate Rotarys anniversary!

RI Presidents February Message

My dear brothers and sisters in Rotary,
This November, I had the opportunity to speak at the Rotary institute in Kolkata, India. The focus of this institute was on peace and the ways in which we in Rotary could work to build peace. When I received the invitation, I began to think about what I might say, knowing that with all that Rotarians do in this area, my main challenge would be keeping within the time limit! But just before I arrived in Kolkata, I spoke at a water conference in Tel Aviv. It was a wonderful event at which Rotarians and non-Rotarians from all over the world came together to discuss the many challenges of keeping an ever-growing population supplied with an increasingly scarce resource. Before I could begin to talk about Rotarys contribution, however, I had to explain what Rotary is and what we do because even in that very educated audience of scientists and entrepreneurs and executives, there were many people who had simply never heard of Rotary. As I left that event, I began to think again about what to say in Kolkata, because so much of what we do in Rotary to build peace depends on public awareness of who we are. Why have we been so successful in our work to eradicate polio? Because Rotary is able to go where no government and few other nongovernmental organizations can into homes, into schools, and into communities, with the trust and confidence of the people we serve. When we in Rotary work for peace, we dont do it by negotiating treaties or demonstrating in the streets. Instead, we build peace by example by working together, whatever our nationality or background, and putting others needs above our own. We build peace by dealing with the problems that disrupt peoples ability to live normal, peaceful lives whether those problems are a lack of water, or sanitation, or safe, affordable housing; whether they stem from a shortage of education or health care, or a need to build productive and positive connections between communities. In everything we do, we rely on our good name. This is why all of us have a responsibility to be sure that our good name is indeed known. We need to not just work through Rotary, but talk about Rotary letting the world know about the work we are doing, the differences we are making, and the benchmarks we are setting. Our Rotary work speaks to our belief that a better, more peaceful world is possible, and we need to be sure that our voices are heard.

Foundation Chairmans February Message

Our Foundation helps us help others
A friend who is an Arch C. Klumph Society member recently sent me an email ending with words that remind us of why we support our Foundation. John began life in humble circumstances and became a successful businessman. Through our Foundation, he has shared that success with people who have no ability to help themselves. He said: As someone who was born poor on a farm during the Depression, I can confirm that when you have nothing, a little bit goes a long way to help. I remember like it was yesterday those neighbours and relatives who helped our family of nine and gave us support and encouragement. In essence, this is our Foundations mission. Another quote that impressed me recently came from a Rotarian at a Rotary institute: I joined Rotary for business and fellowship. I stayed to change the world. For many of us, Rotary is our only way to change the world. As individuals, there is little we can do on our own, but when we join with our fellow Rotarians, we do make a difference. How we do that depends on where we are. If you are in a country with great needs, then you will be involved in identifying the needs of people and developing and implementing projects that will change their lives. If you are one of this generation who has been blessed with success, then you can help by making resources available. Our Rotary Foundation, in a sense, sits in the middle and makes the connection. Our business model works, which is why we will in a few years celebrate 100 years of supporting Rotarians in making the world a better place. We have passed the test of time.

William B. Boyd - Rotary Foundation Chairman

The FOUR-WAY TEST of the Things We Think, Say and Do

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

Kalyan Banerjee President, Rotary International

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Matching Grant Requests (Below 25000 USD) - 31st Mar 2012

http://www.rotary.org/en/ServiceAndFellowship/FundAProject/HumanitarianGrants/Pages/Ma tchingGrants.aspx

RI Presidential Citation (2011-12) for clubs to reach DG Office - 6th April 2012
http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/900a_en11.pdf

RI Recognition of Membership Development Initiatives Application to DG - 15th April

The Governors Monthly Letter is linked to: 2012 http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/422en.pdf

Rotary International District 3780 Website Latest News Update from RI January Issue of GML Rotary Leader Online

RI Membership Development and Extension Award - 15th May

http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/901en.pdf

RI Recognition of Smaller Club Membership Growth - 16 May - 30 June 2012 http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/416en.pdf

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Scenes from the commemoration of Rotarys 107th year in RI District 3780

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