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PRESIDENT’SCORNERBy Carlo RufinoRY 2013-2014 • No. 04 Tuesday, 23 July 2013RC Makati kicks off Bike to SchoolProjectDear Members andVisiting Clubs,Welcome to the firstjoint club meeting for therotary year 20132014. Wehope you learn much fromour speaker PDG SonnyColoma as well as meetmany new friends amongo u r m e m b e r s. Le t u scontinue to strengthen thebonds between our clubs.We plan to have many moreinteresting speakers forthe future joint meetingsas urged by our very ownDistrict Governor Robert.As you may alreadyknow we have our everpopular BATS (Books AcrossThe Seas) Program whichyou can use for your bookdonation programs at onlythe minimal amount ofsupporting the logisticalcosts so please contactour secretariat for yourrequirements.Thank you again forcoming.While the Club was busy preparing for theInduction Ball, PP Freddie Borromeo, who chairsthe Family Health and Nutrition committee kicksoff the Bike to School project by donating 18bicycles to 18 High school students through ourBrother Club, RC Bay. The Bike to School projectis a collaborative effort with Hiro Oba and Rtn.Mark Oshima of RC Tomioka of Japan, underwhich they ship used bicycles to the Philippinesfor distribution by RC Makati to Rotary Clubs andother recipients.On 11 July, a group of Rotarians from theRotary Club of Bay in District 3830, headed byPres. Jerwin Aguiba, motored to the Borromeofarm in Tanay, Rizal for the turnover of 18 bikes fortheir project. PP Freddie, gracious host that he is,toured them around the farm and hosted themto a sumptuous lunch with of course, that not tobe missed – lechon!In a letter to Pres. Carlo Rufino, RC Bay Pres.Jerwin Aguiba thanked the Club for all the help it........... To page 4........... To page 43

DAVID ACKERMANModeratorPP Cesar CamposPP Freddie BorromeoCOL. CORLETO S. VINLUAN, JR.Guest SpeakerCARLO RUFINOPresidentShah TamanoIntroducerBUBI KROHNInvocatorBubi Krohn started the meeting witha prayer and shared an Oratio Imperata fordeliverance from calamities (as prescribedby The Most Rev. Luis Antonio Tagle,who was then Archbishop of Manila), toquote:Almighty Father, we raise our hearts to YouIn gratitude for the wonders of creation ofwhich we are part,For Your providence in sustaining us in ourneeds,And for Your wisdom that guides the courseof the universe.We acknowledge our sins against You andthe rest of creation.We have not been good stewards of Nature.We have confused Your command to subduethe earth.The environment ismade to suffer ourwrongdoing,A n d n o w , w ereap the harvestof our abuse andindifference.Typhoons, heavyrains and2Kaunlaran No. 04 • 23 July 2013floodsO c c u r i n i n c r e a s i n gnumber and intensity.We turn to You, our lovingFather,And beg forgiveness forour shortcomingsWe ask that we, our lovedones and our hard earnedpossessionsBe spared from the threatof calamities, natural andman-made.We beseech You to inspireus all to growInto responsible stewards or Your creation,And generous neighbors to those in need.Amen.Announcement: P P F r e d d i eBorromeo announced that the Bike toSchool program has kicked off with thedonation of 18 bicycles to our BrotherClub, RC Bay and informed everyone thathe will be finalizing details of anothersupplemental feeding program andinvited everyone to join him.President Carlo Rufino then tookon the microphone and announcedthat the Board will be meeting 25 July,Thursday, to finally fix the budget andencouraged all Directors to attend this veryimportant meeting so that the Club canproceed with our projects. He also urgedeveryone to nominate more youngerAwarding of check donation to Philippine Institute of the Deafmembers since our target for the year is15 new members. He sent out invitation toall members to join him and Ann Cat whenthey attend the Induction Ball of our SisterClub, RC Bukit Bintang on July 27.During the meeting, the Club awardeda check donation worth P301,000 to thePhilippine Institute of the Deaf. Pres.Carlo Rufino and PP Cesar Campos,Chairman for the Teaching the Deaf toSpeak committee were there to turnoverthe check. Also in attendance were thescholars of the school to personally thankthe Club for the assistance.Shah Tamano, who happens tobe a friend of the Colonel made a goodintroduction of our Speaker.In this meeting, Col. Corleto Vinluan,the Group Commander of the NCR........... To page 3

48th Induction BallSec. SONNYCOLOMAIn December 2009, he joinedthe Noynoy Aquino Media Bureau asa volunteer. When the PresidentialCommunications Operations Officewas established in July 2010, heaccepted appointment as its firstSecretary. The PCOO took over the functions of the then Officeof the Press Secretary and has supervision over all governmentmedia organizations.He is currently the Vice Chairman of the UNESCO NationalCommission and Chair of its Communication and InformationCommittee. He also represents the Philippines as one of the threecountry vice-chairs of the UNESCO Information for all Program(IFAP) inter-governmental council.His first government stint began when he joined theadministration of President Corazon Aquino in 1989 asUndersecretary at the Department of Agrarian Reform. Hethen transferred to the Department of Transportation andCommunications (DOTC) where he supervised the landtransportation sector. In 1990, he served in the Office of thePresident as Head of the Presidential Management Staff and CabinetSecretary while also serving as Deputy Executive Secretary.His second stint was during the administration of PresidentJoseph Ejercito Estrada as Undersecretary for MaritimeTransportation and for Finance and Administration. He headed thePhilippine delegation to the biennial meetings of the InternationalMaritime Organization in London.He is the Don Jose Cojuangco Professor of BusinessManagement at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) wherehe is a tenured Professor and where he previously served as Deanfor executive education, associate dean for the MBA program, anddirector of the Master in Development Management program.He holds a Master in Business Management (MBM) degree fromAIM (With Distinction) and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from theSoutheast Asian Inter-Disciplinary Development Institute.He served as President of the University of Makati from 1996to 1999.Before joining the academe he was a senior executive of one ofthe country’s leading private commercial banks, where he headedthe corporate relations department responsible for dealing withthe bank’s external publics,.He was also a President of the People Management Associationof the Philippines and a past District Governor and internationaltraining leader of Rotary International.He wrote a weekly column in BusinessWorld for more than twodecades. He is also a founding member of the Philippine chapter ofthe International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).Starts at 12:30PMJoint Meeting withRC Makati GemsTuesday, 23 July 2013The Conservatory, The Peninsula ManilaAdjourns at 2:00PM• Call to Order …………………… Pres. Carlo RufinoRC MakatiPres. Maricris PinedaRC Makati Gems• Invocation ………………………. PP Carminia PaviaRC Makati Gems• Philippine National Anthem• RC Makati Hymn• Introduction ofVisiting Rotarians & Guests• Welcome Song / AVP• Greetings to Birthday andWedding Anniversary Celebrators• Club Functions &Committee Announcements• President’s Time ………………. Carlo RufinoMaricris Pineda• Introduction ofthe Speaker ……………….. PDG Tony Quila• Speech:PDG SONNY COLOMASecretaryPresidential Communications Office• Q & A• Response ……………………… Carlo Rufino• AdjournmentPP Ric LibreaModeratorRecap ...................................................................................... from page 2Regional Community of the Defense Group of the Army ReserveCommand, talked about the PH Army Reserve activities andthe AFP Modernization Program in which their Mission is “todevelop, organize, train, equip and administer reservist into acapable, responsive and mobilizeable reserve force as an integralcomponent of the total army in the defense of the state and toparticipate in socio-economic development efforts in the NationalCapital Region”. Part of their Mission, they have what you call aREADY RESERVE and that is to provide a separate forces for theKaunlaran No. 04 • 23 July 2013........... To page 43

CALENDAR SALUTATIONS ATTENDANCETODAY: Tuesday, 23 JulyGuest Speaker:PDG Sonny ColomaSecretary, PresidentialCommunications OfficeSaturday, 27 JulyInstallation CeremonyRotary Club of Bukit Bintang-KLProgram:Friday, 26th: Welcome DinnerSaturday, 27th: Installation RitesFriday, 28: Golf, shopping, tour, farewelldinnerTuesday, 30 JulyGovernor’s VisitGuest Speaker:DG Robert KuanSaturday, 3 AugustD-3830 Public Image SeminarAIM Makati9:00AMAttire: Smart CasualSaturday, 17 AugustD-3830 Rotaract Interact AssemblySession Hall, Makati City Hall8:00AM to 5:00PMRecap ............................................. from page 3expansion of infantry brigade in the eventof war, invasion or rebellion and to assistin relief operation during disasters orcalamities and to assist in socio-economicdevelopment of the region. Anotherimportant Mission he discussed was toprovide the Philippine Army the basefor expansion of forces and to providereplacement units and individuals to theReady Reserve Infantry Division.As part of Col. Vinluan’s topic, hegave importance to the significantaccomplishments of his group starting offwith the activation of Disaster Risk Reductionand Management Units which is one DRRMcompany per city/municipality. Next to4Kaunlaran No. 04 • 23 July 2013BIRTHDAYSROTARIANSMigs Garcia, 25 JulyFerdie Ordoveza, 25 JulyToffy Concepcion, 26 JulyPP Roland Young, 27 JulyPP Freddie Borromeo, 29 JulyROTARY ANNSAngela Chang, 24 JulyEliza Matoto, 25 JulyVicky Cantada, 27 JulyBaby Fores, 28 JulyWEDDING ANNIVERSARIESHenry & Marga Aquende, 23 JulyRaymund & Judy Peralta, 26 JulyPP Sonny & Terry Tambunting, 28 JulyRC Makati ..................................... from page 1has extended since we signed a matchedclub with them on RY2002-2003. Healso mentioned that the project “PadyakKaalaman – Bike to School Program”was born because of our donation someyears back and it help them with theirgoal to lessen their SARDOs (StudentsAt Risk Of Dropping Out) due to lack oftransportation money.that is the Medical and Dental Civic ActionPrograms wherein they are in tandemwith Local Government Units, SupportAgencies and other stakeholders. Thirdly,the Community Outreach Programs likethe Greening Program activities. Fourthwas the high value crop urban agriculturaltraining; the clean-up drive like the BrigadaEskwela activities. Finally and of significantimportance of the Philippine Army is theirblood-letting activities.The Plans and Programs of thePhilippine Army were likewise presentedby Col. Vinluan. The Integration of DRRMUnits with LGUs which shall act as reliablefirst responder groups that will assist DRRMcomponents of the local government units(LGUs) during disaster and calamities. AlsoRegular Non-ExemptMembers in Attendance ............................ 62Honorary and Exempt Members /Visiting Rotarians and Guests ................... 117Total Attendance ....................................... 179Make-Ups ............................................ 3Total Attendance Credit ........................... 65Total RegularNon-Exempt Members ........................... 127*Exempt Members ............................ 24Total Membership to date ................... 151Honorary Members ................................... 10Attendance Percentage ..................... 51.18%Make Ups:1. Bubi Krohn2. PP Fred Nassr3. Pocholo Romero-Salas* Members Gained:1. Wilson Tan2. Jody Yujuico12 July 2013The 4 Way Testof what we think, say or do!1. Is it the TRUTH?2. Is it FAIR to AllConcerned?3. Will it BuildGOODWILL and BetterFriendships?4. Will it Be BENEFICIALto All Concerned?part of their plans and programs are theenvironmental protection, the youthleadership program and the health & socialservices.Some prominent personalities whoare commissioned in the reserve force ofthe AFP are Col. Jejomar Binay, GSC PN(MAR) RES, Col. Gilbert Teodoro GSC PAF(RES), Col. Manny Villar GSC PA (RES), LTCHerbert Bautista MNSA PA (RES), to namea few.

RC Makati reconnects with RC Puerto PrincesaA delegation fromour Club led by Pres.Carlo & Cat Rufino,DG Robert & AnnYvonne, DGN PepitoBengzon and PDGSid Garcia visitedthe beautiful islandof Palawan on 5 Julyto attend the JointInduction of Palawan’sfive (5) Rotary Clubsand to reconnect andreestablish ties withour Brother Club, RCPuerto Princesa.The Palawan Clubsarranged a welcomedinner and fellowshipat SAG Sammy’s place,a venue overlookingthe valley and sunsetof Sta. Monica.On 6 July, DistrictAssembly fo r t h ePalawan Clubs wash e l d a t C i t y s t a t eAsturias Hotel withPDG Sid as one ofthe facilitators. DGNPepito gave a shortmessage while DGRobert Kuan made ashort speech beforethe Assembly wasadjourned.Lunch was atK a I n a t o , w h e r eeveryone enjoyed avery sumptuous meal made special byDG Robert, with the help of SAG SamAlarcon and Governor’s Aide Eric Yayen,who visited the market that morning topersonally select the menu for lunch.The Joint Induction of the PalawanClubs was held at Citystate Asturias Hotelthat night with PDG Sid Garcia who wastasked to charge the incoming First ClassPresidents. The Guest of Honor, DG RobertKuan, gave an inspirational message.On 7 July, the fellowship continued atthe scenic Cowrie island, compliments ofFCP Rey Rafols.The visit also paved the way for thesigning of the renewal of Matched Clubagreement between our Club, signed byPres. Carlo Rufino and Pres. Rey Rafols inbehalf of RC Puerto Princesa with DG RobertKuan acting as witness.The Brother Club agreement with RCPuerto Princesa, one of our many activeBrother Clubs, was established on RY 2001-2002.Tambuntings play .......................... from page 6warm hospitality. The dinner ended witha toast to welcome the new Rotary Yearand wished for stronger relationship forboth Clubs.RC Makati Rotarians who were thereto welcome our guest were: Pres. Carlo& Ann Cat Rufino, PP Rene & Ann LuLimjoco and Rodrigo & Ann Marie Segura.Special thanks to Toffy Concepcion fordriving them back to their hotels. TheTambunting family headed by Ann TerryTambunting were in full force with theirsons, daughters and grandchildren towelcome the guests.Kaunlaran No. 04 • 23 July 20135

Tambuntings play host to RC Kota Kinabalu’sFarewell DinnerThe Rotary Clubof Kota Kinabalu, wasthe only Sister Clubw h o c a m e fo r o u r48 th Induction Ball last 12July. Fittingly, PP SonnyTambuntingwho wasin Kota Kinabalu on 29June to represent theClub to their InstallationCeremony togetherwith his son Ian and wifeTifanny, was returningt h e h o s p i t a l i t y b yhosting a fellowshipdinner at their residencein Southwoods last 13July.T h e R C K o t aKinabalu delegationswere: V P R o b e r tLo, I n t e r n a t i o n a lDirector Cheong KokAnn, PP Frankie Fu, PPAlfred Sii with his wifeand daughter and Rtn.Benjamin Lo w i t hwife.T h e c o c k t a i l sstarted at 6PM justin time to watch thebeautiful sunset. Assoon as the sun startedto set in, the hoststarted to tour thema r o u n d t h e h o u s ewith PP Sonny leadingthem like a seasonedtour guide. Dinner wasserved to the delight ofthe guests.P P S o n n ywelcomed the guestsat the dinner table.Just before dinner wasserved, RC KK VP RobertLo made a short thankyou speech for the very........... To page 56Kaunlaran No. 04 • 23 July 2013