11 - Rotary Club of Makati

RY 2012-2013 • No. 22 Tuesday, 11 December 2012
RC Makati Rotaractors, Interactors, take part
in RYLA 2012
The Rotary Club of Muntinlupa,
together with the Rotaract Club of
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa,
hosted this Rotary year’s D-3830 Rotary
Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). Themed
“Rotaryong Kabataan Kaagapay sa Tahimik
na Pamayanan,” the Assembly was held at
the Sitio Lucia Resort in Sta. Maria, Bulacan
last November 10 and 11, 2012.
RYLA is a program sponsored by
Rotarians at the local level in which
young people between the ages of 14
and 30 are selected to attend a leadership
training program. The workshops focus on
leadership and professional development
topics of interest to their specific age
group. The seminars are organized and
run by Rotarians. The workshop theme and
activities differ from year to year.
The participants in this year’s RYLA
from RCM-sponsored Rotary youth clubs
were President Jett Aglipay and IPP
Marisko Sabado of the Rotaract Club
of Makati (RAC Makati) and John Carlo
Castro and Kamile Gonzalez of the
Interact Club of Hen. Pio del Pilar National
High School in Makati.
There were three main speakers. The
first was our very own DGE Robert Kuan
DG Sue Sta Maria
DGE Robert Kuan
By: Jett D. Aglipay, RAC Makati
of RC Makati, who inspired everyone with
his numerous achievements. He explained
how attitude makes a big difference in
one’s professional development and how
someone can stand out by being different.
The second speaker was DG Sue Sta. Maria
of RC Makati Urdaneta. Her inspirational
talk enlightened us on how not to be
discouraged by failure, but instead, use
failure as a spur to continue to pursue your
dreams. AG Jojo Josol of RC Las Pinas West
explained the “Top 20 Reasons Why You Are
in RYLA” and the
meaning of “The
Four Way Test” in his
very fruitful talk.
The personality
development and
t e a m b u i l d i n g
e x e r c i s e s w e r e
conducted by Prof.
Jennette Lozano
o f Pa m a n t a s a n
ng Lungsod ng
Muntinlupa. At this
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RECAP
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
MAU BLARDONY
Invocator
PP JOE ALEJANDRO
Introducer
BUBI KROHN
Moderator
REUBEN VALERIO
Club President
DATO GHAZALI YUSOFF
Guest Speaker
Mau Blardony said a prayer that was
short and sweet: Lord God, he began, “we
firmly believe that You see us and hear us.
We ask forgiveness for the wrongs we’ve
done. We give thanks for all that we have,
our families, our Club, our members, and
the opportunities You have shown us to help
others. We thank You for this gathering, and
the fellowship, to strengthen our friendships
and enrich our lives.”
PP Cesar Campos received a medallion
and certificate from Pres. Reuben Valerio
for his Paul Harris Fellow contribution.
Announcements. The previous week,
Dayal Nandwani passed the hat to raise
some funds for the Stepping Stone Christmas
party. As a gesture of gratitude for the
favorable response, he promised to raffle
off to Club members 24 boxes of cupcakes
baked by SSLC students. He delivered on
his promise last week, pre-selecting names
from a bowl. He asked the winners to pick
up their cakes at the registration desk on
their way out.
On behalf of Ann Lu Limjoco, who,
as immediate past First Ann, chairs this
year’s Last Angel gift-giving project, IPP
Rene Limjoco ticked off the schedule for
the delivery of presents to 474 children
(504 including the 30 school children in
Pres. Reuben pins the PHF pin on PP Cesar Campos
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Calatagan who had earlier received gifts
from PP Freddie Borromeo & Ann Jojo) in
eight sites—Bantay Bata at Makati City Hall,
Marcela Agoncillo Elementary School in
Binondo, Baseco Elementary School at the
Port Area in Manila, Balimbing Elementary
School in Tanay, Pineda Pasig Elementary
School, Asilo de San Vicente de Paul on UN
Avenue in Manila, Brgy. Guadalupe Viejo
at the Barangay Health Center next to our
clubhouse, and Bahay Maria in Bel-Air Village,
Makati.
PP Freddie Borromeo reiterated the
invite to the launch of a feeding program
in Tanay, Rizal on Thursday, 13 th December,
followed by lunch at the famous Tanay
waterfall, with sweet Sangria thrown in. To
complete the day and make the Tanay people
happy, PP Freddie will be handing Last Angel
gifts to the children enrolled in the feeding
program, plus bicycles and books to chosen
beneficiaries. For those who are going: Meet
at Café France in Greenmeadows at 9 AM and
travel northeastward, in convoy, to the site.
Pres. Reuben Valerio reminded
everyone of the Club’s Christmas Party
on Wednesday, 19 th December, at the
McKinley Room of Manila Polo Club, careful
to underscore the date-change from
Tuesday the 18 th to Wednesday the 19 th and
apologizing for the sudden change.
He explained that the 18 th had been
confirmed and the required deposit
of P100,000 paid for (advanced by
him) but because of an apparent
mix-up with the outsource company
handling Polo Club banquets, the
date was moved to the 19 th . He
promised to pay the Polo Club a visit
to get to the bottom of the matter.
He then reiterated the invite to the
party, while reminding everyone to
please bring along their children and
grandchildren to make the party live
up to its tag as “a family affair.”
Dato Ghazali Yusoff, a Malaysian
businessman who is on the Board of
Malaysian Industrial Development
Authority, delivered an account of his
personal journey, from a 13-year stay with
Dunlop Malaysia, to a two-year stint as
group chief executive of the Arab-Malaysian
Bank Group , which he described as the
biggest investment bank in Southeast Asia,
to putting up his own company, Nusantara
Technologies, which services the oil and gas
sector such as petrochemical plants and
refineries. Things are good in Malaysia, he
said, a country where unemployment is an
alien experience, and business is thriving,
largely due to the fact that government
is letting the private sector take the lead
in almost every field. He wondered aloud
why his country, with its 29 M population
and meager resources, is doing well and
the Philippines, which is more richly
blessed, is not. Get your act together, he
advised, change your mindset, change your
educational system to make it relevant to
changing times.
A believer in the potential and promise
of the Philippines, he said he has been
coming to Manila almost every month and
traveling across the country, to explore
joint venture opportunities in a number
of sectors—tourism, medical tourism, oil
and gas, and higher education. A one-time
professor, Ghaz, as PP Joe Alejandro calls
him, is particularly interested in exploring a
collaboration program with two Philippine
institutions of higher learning—the
University of the Philippines and the
University of Santo Tomas.
To those interested in doing business
in his country, he informed that Malaysia
offers tremendous opportunities in many
fields—with foreign investors now allowed
to have majority equity--and is willing to
share. His wrap: “If you wish to do business
in Malaysia, call me.”

Interact Club holds
career orientation for
high school seniors
T h e R C
M a k a t i -
s p o n s o r e d
Interact Club of
General Pio del
Pilar National
High School, in
coordination
w i t h t h e
Guidance Office,
c o n d u c t e d
PE Carlo Rufino
a c a r e e r
o r i e n t a t i o n
seminar at the
school library
for the school’s
g r a d u a t i n g
class on 28 th
N o v e m b e r
2012. Because
the library could
accommodate
only so many
Mr. Wilson Mones
s t u d e n t s a t
a t i m e , t w o
sessions were
held, the first,
a t t e n d e d b y
Sections A-C,
the second by
Sections K-M.
W i t h
t h e t h e m e ,
“ P i l a r i a n s …
M a r c h i n g
Ms. Lilybeth Sagmaquen
Onward… Moving Forward,” the activity aimed to help the
seniors make informed decisions on the course of action to
take after graduation and, for those who will opt to proceed to
the tertiary level, what
PROGRAM ADVISORY degree to pursue. The
seminar also sought to
Tuesday, 18 December 2012 give them information
NO MEETING
on the Department of
Education’s expanded
Wednesday, 19 December K+12 program.
Christmas party
With Interact Club Vice
--A Family Affair
President Martha Isabel
McKinley Room
Fontelera as emcee, the
Manila Polo Club
program began with the
Theme: Glitters
opening remarks by OIC/
Colors: Red. Green. Gold. Silver Principal Ms. Lilybeth
Sagmaquen, followed
Starts at 12:30PM
ANNUAL MEMBERS’ MEETING
& ELECTION OF FOUR DIRECTORS
Conservatory, The Peninsula Manila
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
Adjourns at 2:00PM
• Call to Order …………………… Pres. Reuben Valerio
• Invocation ………………………. PP Fred Parungao
• Philippine National Anthem
• RC Makati Hymn
• Short Talk by:
Rtn. Sue Walker, RC Sydney
Regional Head, Duke of Edinburgh
International Youth Awards
• Proof of Notice of Meeting and
Determination of Quorum
• Approval of the Minutes of
Last Year’s Members’ Meeting
• Matters arising from the Minutes
of Last Year’s Members’ Meeting
• Midyear Report of the President
on FY 2012 – 2013
• Midyear Report of the Treasurer
on FY 2012- 2013
• Ratification of all acts and resolutions
of the Board during FY 2012- 2013
(July - October 2012)
• Appointment of an External Auditor
for FY 2012-2013
• Election of four (4) Directors
who shall each serve for two years.
• Other matters as may properly come before the Meeting
Sec. Reggie Nolido
Moderator
an inspirational message by President-elect Carlo Rufino of RC
Makati. Two speakers took turns to address the students—Mr.
Wilson Mones, a professor at Jose Rizal University who spoke
on the importance of choosing the right career, and Mr. Virgilio
Tabu, a former teacher at Pio, who briefed the students on the
K+12 program. The speakers were introduced by Mary Grace
Agota and Jolina Ann Peñaflor, respectively. Both talks were
followed by a Q & A.
Certificates and tokens of appreciation were handed to the
speakers by Mrs. Romanita de Borja, guidance counselor, while
the closing remarks were delivered by Interact Club President
Gabrielle Ann Seguiran to officially end the day-long activity.
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NOVEMBER: Rotary Foundation Month
Today: Tuesday, 11 December
Annual Members’ Meeting
& Election of 4 Directors
Thursday, 13 December
Launch of Feeding Program &
Delivery of Gifts under Last Angel
Gift-Giving Project
Balimbing ES & Rawang ES
Tanay, Rizal
Meeting Place: Café France,
Greenmeadows, Quezon City
Departure from Café France: 9:00 AM
In charge: PP Freddie Borromeo
Wednesday, 19 December
Christmas Party
Theme: “Glitters”
McKinley Room, Manila Polo Club
6:00 PM
Attire: Red, green, gold or silver
with glitters or glittery accessories
Note: There will be games and prizes.
It’s a family affair, so please bring your
children and grandchildren!
January: Rotary Awareness Month
Tuesday, 15 January
State of the City Address by:
Hon. Jejomar “Jun-Jun” Binay Jr.
Mayor, City of Makati
Schedule of Last Angel Gift-Giving
Project:
Wednesday, 12 December
• Marcela Agoncillo Elem.School
San Fernando cor Madrid Sts.
Binondo, Manila; 9:00 AM
• HJ Atienza Baseco Elem. School
Brgy. 649 Bagong Lupa Baseco
Port Area, Manila; 2:00 PM
Thursday, 13 December
• Rawang & Balimbing Elem. Schools
Brgy. Plaza Aldea, Tanay, Rizal
10:00 AM
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BIRTHDAYS
ROTARIANS
Rante Aguila, 15 Dec.
Mike Escaler, 16 Dec.
PP Puno Peña, 18 Dec.
Jolyon Tiglao, 18 Dec.
ROTARY ANNS
Chint Rufino, 11 Dec.
Pilina Rocha, 13 Dec.
Christine Lee, 16 Dec.
Tess Lopez, 17 Dec.
Menchit Ordoveza, 18 Dec.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Wash & Pizza Lou, 12 Dec.
Bimbo & Queenie Mills, 12 Dec.
PP Conrad & Chit Marty, 16 Dec.
Friday, 14 December
• Pineda Pasig Elem. School
Bahay Aruga Pasig Youth Homes
Brgy. Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City
10.00 AM
Saturday, 15 December
• Asilo de San Vicente de Paul
1148 UN Ave., Manila
10:00 AM
Monday, 17 December
• Brgy. Guadalupe Viejo
Brgy. Health Center
Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City
9:00 AM
Tuesday, 18 December
• Bahay Maria
Amapola St., Bel-Air Village
Makati Cty; 3:00 PM
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point, the RYLA participants were divided
into nine groups, each with a corresponding
color and name that matched given
characteristics of a good leader and
team. This activity covered physical team
Regular Non-Exempt
Members in Attendance ............................ 42
Honorary and Exempt Members /
Visiting Rotarians and Guests ................... 4
Total Attendance ....................................... 46
Make-Ups ............................................ 18
Total Attendance Credit ........................... 60
Total Regular
Non-Exempt Members ........................... 128
Exempt Members ............................ 24
Total Membership to date ................... 152*
Honorary Members ................................... 10
Attendance Percentage ..................... 46.88%
Make Ups:
1. PP Fidel Alfonso 11. Hiro Oba
2. Chito Cantada 12. Fred Pascual
3. Toffy Concepcion 13. Raymund Peralta
4. Jun-Jun Dayrit 14. Ed Rojas
5. Ramon Garcia 15. PE Carlo Rufino
6. Joe Kuan 16. Shah Tamano
7. DGE Robert Kuan 17. PP Sonny Tambunting
8. IPP Rene Limjoco 18. Johnson Tan
9. Reggie Nolido
10. Vic Ong
*Member lost:
1. George Temblique
27 November 2012
building activities and fellowship, scored
by a given point system. The highlight
of the activity was the “Amazing Race,”
an activity that strengthened bonds and
developed planning skills, teamwork,
and friendship among the teams. The last
activity was the “Gallery Walk” which bade
the teams to depict the RYLA theme and
the individual teams’ symbolism through
drawings and collages.
Team Freedom (Blue), to which I
belonged, was the overall winner of the
event, followed by Team Respect (Violet)
and Team Responsibility (White).
The scores meant little in the face of
the rich experience that RYLA offered us,
a fruitful activity that made every RYLA
participant a champion.