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New book on Rotary launched Oct. 16

A book written by Rotarians about Rotarians “ . . . with original stories to share for the first time in print” will be launched on Oct. 16 by Fully Booked at the Bonifacio High School in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

“Musings in the Life of a Rotarian” is written by IPDG R.A. “Butch” Francisco and is scheduled for launch on Oct. 16 with no less than RIPE Dong-Kurn Lee as the expected special guest of honor.

The book is a compilation of personal experiences and insights of Rotarians who have served under his term as District Governor under the RI Theme “Lead the Way”.

In his foreword, the former district governor gave us a preview of what to expect. He prefaced his forword with the following statement “Lead the Way has become an unforgettable theme for many Rotarians. It was chosen by Rotary International President Bill Boyd to embody his thrust for Rotary Year 2006-2007. Expounding on this theme, he invited all Rotarians to lead the way ”by living as a role model of tolerance, unselfishness and integrity.”

In giving the reader a birdseye view of his book’s content, IPDG Butch explained that in this modern world, tolerance, which is discussed in chapter 1, can only be understood correctly in the context of a real understanding of the truth which is afterall the first tenet of the Four-Way Test. On the other hand, the concept of unselfishness, tackled in Chapter 2, elucidates the all-encompassing Rotary motto of Service Above Self. It takes a short glance into the history of service in the world of Rotary started by its founders.

Finally, the virtue of integrity provides a perfect foundation on which the reader could understand and appreciate the variety of stories in Chapters 3 and 4.

Chapter 3 puts together real-life stories of Rotarians as they ”drive the wheel” of their respective clubs while Chapter 4 touches on the more amusing stories that will surely lighten up the reader’s day. The last article in the chapter was especially chosen to move the reader to give himself or herself more in the service of humankind. It is both a ”musing” in the life of a Rotarian which is ”amusing” in its overall impact.

The book will surely be a treasure for rotarians to own, especially if it carries a bit of your story. Be sure to be at the launch on Oct. 16 at Fully Booked, Bldg. 6, 902 Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Interestingly, the foreword ended with his note: This book was not written for Rotarians alone. Although the principles that were expounded and the stories told were about Rotary and by Rotarians, any reader with a minimum desire to help mankind will find some consolation in this book--- that there is hope to make this world better! But it all depends on the effort of each one of us to give him/herself more each day, selflessly, in whatever endeavor we are personally engaged in--- whether we are Rotarians or not!

RCM Paseo de Roxas pursues livelihood programs

To kick-off its community service work, the Rotary Club of Makati Paseo de Roxas recently conducted a Food Processing and Preservation Workshop under its Community Development Program.

The livelihood project was done at the Emilio Jacinto Elementary School in Tondo, Manila, which has more than 2000 students enrolled. The main objective of these livelihood workshop is to enable community members to equip themselves with alternative means of livelihood for the benefit of their families.

Based on a survey of the various communities RCM-PDR supports, the club chose to give priority to this 10-day food processing and preservation workshop as a result of its needs assessment of the Tondo community as well as the urgency of the need and impact of the said program on the lives of residents of this community.

Pres. Washington Roqueza said that thru this project, RCM-PDR hopes to address one of the service thrusts for this Rotary Year - Health and Hunger.

RCM-PDR is also embarking on livelihood enhancing and other service projects in other adopted communities such as Makati-Palanan area as well as some depressed areas in Manila, particularly in Tondo-South Harbor, Paco-Pandacan-Sampaloc, and Malate-San Andres Bukid.

RC Alabang Water Projects

Water is life. It is acknowledged that water is one of the most essential commodities needed by man to survive. Because of this reality, one of the most noteworthy legacies of the past presidents was water projects undertaken for various Public Schools at Muntinlupa and our RCC Bagong Paraiso namely: Alabang Elementary, Muntinlupa Business High School (in partnership with RC Makati West), Buli Elementary, Tunasan Elementary as well as one for RCC Bagong Paraiso.

President Raymund Laki together with project director Nony Cruz led an inspection of this water projects and has resolved to give immediate attention to problems such as water storage, filtration system, ultra violet system and other rehabilitation work for efficient functioning of the water system installed. Realizing that they cannot do it alone, Pres. Raymund is hopeful on tapping some form of partnership with matched clubs or obtaining a matching grant in order to assure compliance with its commitment of service to their beneficiary communities.

Any takers?

DG ATO MAGADIA’S JOURNEY TO THE MOON – PART 11

My flight to the moon on board ROTARY SPACESHIP DISCOVERER was launched June 29 on Handover Day to the tune of “Fly Me to the Moon…and let me play among my stars”. And as I travel to attend each club’s induction, I experience the variety of gifts and richness of talents among the clubs. My 12 months journey to reach my vision for D3830 will be chronicled on the District website: www.rotary3830.org.

Day 49, August 30 - Makati San Lorenzo, President Erwyn Alcomendras

At North Greenhills Club house, Vicky and I were welcomed to a colorfully decorated and well-lit venue for the evening induction of RC Makati San Lorenzo. Brazilian Samba was the theme for the event. The mood was festive and a lively band that played samba music kept the guests upbeat. Black tie for gentlemen and evening dresses for the ladies added elegance to the affair. Two new members were inducted, and President Erwyn is confident that more new members will be inducted to bring their total membership to more than 40.In his inaugural speech, President Erwyn recalled that his experience with Rotary as a young Rotaractor gives him the confidence to lead RC Makati San Lorenzo. With the support of his sharing team and Past Presidents of this illustrious club with a long history of community service accomplishments, I am sure that President Erwyn will lead RCMSL to new levels of success consistent with this year's theme "Rotary Shares."

RC Makati San Lorenzo is one of the few clubs in the District who has an ebulletin and a website that is linked to the District website www.rotary3830.org. For being a role model of the new generation of tech savvy Rotarians, I name President Erwyn my "Star Rotaractor."

Day 50, August 31 - RC Makati Jose P. Rizal, President Chito Chavez

"Masquerade" was the theme for the evening induction of RC Makati Jose P. Rizal at Forum Hall, Casino Filipino. The members came in colorful evening gowns with matching masks that they put on from time to time but remove for photo opts. PDG Sonny Coloma in his charging remarks described them as "gorgeous and awesome ladies" among other adjectives. RCMJPR is the first all women club in the District. Chartered in 1993, 14 years ago, they are a powerhouse club composed of accomplished leaders in their profession. The Club has wide range of service projects that include youth leadership training, women at risk, literacy, drug abuse and health and hunger. The Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) youth leadership program has caught the attention of Rotary International and is currently under consideration as an official RI project. The other notable long-term project of RCMJPR is the Bahile Housing Project in Puerto Princesa, Palawan in partnership with the City government and Habitat for Humanity. 86 houses have been built with the goal of building 400 houses. In her valedictory address, IPP Bing Villania thanked the members for their support, and highlighted the service accomplishments last year that merited District awards as "the best that she could offer to the Club". President Chito in her brief inaugural remarks, acknowledged her mom, an aunt and her two sons as her life support. Three new members were inducted with more lined up. Noting President Chito's string of accomplishments as a person and as a professional and her leadership vision for RY 2007-08, I name President Chito, my "Star Achiever."