RY 2014 - 2015 December 2014 issue

FAMILY OF ROTARY MONTH

December-in all likelihood, the happiest month of the year. A season of joys,hearty feasts, parties and get-togethers, gift giving, reunions among manyothers.

Amidst all the fun and merry making, let us not forget the true spirit andmessage of Christmas which is Love.

For in celebrating the birth of Jesus, we must remember that it was then that God gifted us His onlybegotten Son because of His great love for us, our Father’s extreme sacrifice.

I would like to think that all our humanitarian services are actually our gifts of love to our communitiesand which happens not once a year but practically all year long. This too involves sacrifice on ourpart in giving our time, effort and resources to render service.

Thus, as we continue to “Light up Rotary” in our service to humanity, let us bear in mind the saying,“Only in this LIFE can we do GOOD, what awaits us in the next Life is Not the opportunity to do Better, butthe REWARD for having done our BEST.” Let’s keep our brightness by sharing it with others.. Let nothingoverwhelm our light.. Let’s keep on BURNING, be a Beaconing light & INSPIRE others.

This is the spirit that sustains us and our organization, the spirit of giving and sacrifice,

The spirit of love… Maligayang Pasko Po Sa Inyong Lahat!

Best Class Governor Marilou O. Co

The celebration of The Rotary Foundation (TRF) monthof November in RID 3800 culminated with the traditionalAnnual Giving Dinner at the posh Sofitel Hotel, Pasay City,on November 29, 2014, Saturday. It was a special eventmarked by glamor, fellowship and thanksgiving held inhonor of generous individuals and RCs from the district whosupported TRF in RYs 2013-2014 and 2014-2015. Theformal event was hosted by RC San Juan led by SAG GinaSanchez and BCP Rose Caoc.

The affair started at 5 p.m. with a cocktail whereRotarians mingled and socialized with each other donningtheir best formal wear. Dinner followed at 6 p.m. and theprogram at 7 p.m. with BCP Rose Caoc giving her welcomeremarks. BCG Marilou Co and RI Director GuillerTumangan delivered inspirational messages rallying supportfor TRF and its humanitarian endeavors. PDG Rafael GarciaIII, Zone 7-A Endowment and Major Gifts Adviser, formallyintroduced the Guest of Honor and Speaker in the person ofPDG Michael K. McGovern, Past RI Director and incumbentVice Chair of TRF for 2014-2015. PDG Mc Govern gaverecognition to the district for its support to TRF and itshumanitarian projects and exhorted everyone to continuegiving to the foundation.

Highlight of the event was the recognition of TRFcontributors. First to be recognized were TRF Awardeesfor RY 2013-2014 in the following categories: EREY Clubs,100% Sustaining Members Clubs; Top 3 Per Capita Clubs;and 100% Paul Harris Fellow Clubs. An intermissionnumber was given by the renowned singer Janine Desideriowho delighted the crowd with her beautiful song numbers.Finally, TRF awardees for RY 2014-2015 in the followingcategories were honored: New and Continuing MajorDonors; Multiple Paul Harris +1 to +8; New Paul HarrisFellows; EREY Clubs; 100% Sustaining Clubs; and 100%Paul Harris Fellow Clubs. PP Raymond Samson served asemcee that evening.

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Generous individuals, RCs recognized in 2014 TRF Giving Dinner

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: DG Marilou O. Co: PDG Tony B. Co: PDG Efren O. De Guzman: PP Augusto C. Soliman: PP Bienvenido C. Angeles, Jr.: CP Prisco S. Rivera, Jr.: PP Dindo C. Santos: PP Rueben M. Jarvina, PP Arcadio L. Santos, PP Richelieu R. Villareal, PP Jonas H. Rivera BCP Bong Pablo, BCP Ruby Lacuna, BCP Ronald Palad BCP Paolo Rivera, BCP Rose Villasor, PP Jimmy Rosillo

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BCG Marilou leads RID 3800 in 2014 Rotary Institute

BCG Marilou Co led the RID 3800 contingent to the2014 Kota Kinabalu Rotary Institute for Zones 6B, 7A and10B held at The Magellan Sutera Harbour Resort, KotaKinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia on November 19-23, 2014.Joining her were PDG Tony Co, DGE Jun Abellar, DGNJojo Lorenzo and a host of PDGs and PDGLs from thedistrict. RID Guiller Tumangan served as Institute Convenorand PDG Edward Sung Burangoh as Institute Chair. RI

Pres. Gary Huang and Spouse Corinna also graced the event.

Participated by more or less 12 countries, the 2014 KotaKinabalu Rotary Institute is a training seminar whereparticipants and spouses experienced participative learningand great fellowship to help them improve on theirleadership and service. Updates on RI and TRF foundationpolicies were also discussed during the event.

BCG Marilou leads preparation for 2015 District Conference

With the year 2014 coming to an end in just a matter ofdays and as we enter the District Conference season, BCGMarilou Co leads the preparation for said big event whichis to be held on March 20-21, 2015 at the Manila Hotel.This is to ensure that no stone will be left unturned for theexciting annual affair.

As early as October 24, 2014, meetings were alreadyheld at the residence of BCG Marilou to organize thedifferent working committees and discuss plans for the bigday. The working committees chaired by PP/Lt. Gov. JunAngeles were already presented during the district’s 3rd BCTBreakfast Meeting and Christmas Hat Party. Promotionalefforts are continuously being done around the district.

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District Tenpin Tourney winners hailed

The District Tenpin Bowling Tournament formallyended with an awarding ceremony held on November 23,2014 at the Coronado Lanes, Starmall, EDSA, MandaluyongCity. Winners for both individual and group categories wereawarded during the occasion. BCG Marilou O. Co, whowas attending the Rotary Institute that time, was representedby DS Augie Soliman during the ceremony which was

attended by Rotarians from the district.

The tourney ran from October 5, 2014 until November23, 2014. Hosted by RC San Juan West and chaired by PPAkyat Sy and BCP Ronald Palad, the tourney is meant tocultivate fellowship and friendship among Rotarians throughfriendly bowling competitions.

TEAM RESULTS

Champion1sr Runner Up2nd Runner Up3rd Runner Up

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

Individual Male MastersChampion1st Runner Up2nd Runner Up

Individual Male Graded MastersChampion1st Runner Up2nd Runner Up

Individual Male Associate MastersChampion1st Runner Up2nd Runner Up

PP Bebot Ballester (Valenzuela East B)Rtn Julian Gan (Valenzuela East A)PP Boy de Leon (Rizal Mideast)

PP Elmer Baltazar (Antipolo Centro)IPP Rudy Ramos (Suburban East Rizal)BCP Mike Marasigan (Pasig South)

PP Oying Angeles (Morong)BCP Alvin Ignacio (San Juan North)PP Tony Vargas (San Juan North)

Individual Female MastersChampion

2nd Runner Up

Individual Female Graded MastersChampion1st Runner Up2nd Runner Up

Individual Female Associate MastersChampion1st Runner Up2nd Runner Up

Rtn Liza Zapanta (Metro East Rizal)

Sps Angie Francisco (Lakeshore Rizal)

Rtn Verna Sermonia (Tanay)Sps Geena Angeles (Morong)PP Ging Esteves (Cainta)

Baby Cayanan (Navotas A)Mye Tiburcio (San Juan Neopolitan)Sps Mel Gesite (Rizal Mideast)

Special AwardsRtn Harvey Ong (Valenzuela East A)High Single Game/High Single Game w/ Handicap

Sps Angie Francisco (Lakeshore Rizal)High Single Game/High Single Game w/ Handicap/HighThree Game Series Individual/High Three Game w/Handicap Individual

PP Bebot Balleser (Valenzuela East B)High Three Game Series Individual

BCP Rene Alariao (Malabon Highlands)High Three Game Series w/ Handicap Individual

Lt. Governor’s CupVALENZUELA EAST BLAKESHORE RIZALSUBURBAN EAST RIZALMARIKINA UPTOWN

District Secretary’s CupRIZAL MIDEASTRIVER CITY MARIKINAMETRO EAST TAYTAYMARIKINA A

Governor’s CupVALENZUELA EAST AVALENZUELA WESTNAVOTAS APASIG SOUTH

Assistant Governor’s CupMARIKINA HILLTOPDOWNTOWN SAN JUANRIZAL CENTROSAN JUAN NORTH

President’s CupANTIPOLO CENTROTANAYSAN JUAN NEOPOLITANMARIKINA B

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2014 Christmas Hat Party: a rare fellowship experience

The yuletide season was celebrated in RID 3800 with aChristmas Hat Party held on the night of December 12, 2014at the Johnson Park, North Greenhills Clubhouse, San JuanCity, hosted by RC Greenhills and chaired by PP ChitoBarraza and BCP Melissa Ngo. It was a special night offellowship and friendship characterized by creative hats,loud cheers, sumptuous foods, exciting raffle prizes, livelysongs, superb dance numbers, and countless Christmaspresents. BCG Marilou Co and PDG Tony graced the affairadding color to the event.

The party started with a dinner followed by a programhosted by PP Jojo Claudio and Rtn. Claire de la Rosa. Duringthe program, BCG Marilou gave her message of peace,goodwill, prosperity, good health and happiness to allRotarians. Then, the BCPs strutted their stuff by presenting

their special Christmas-inspired song and dance numbers.BCP Alvin Ignacio and Rtn. Mau Usacdin were adjudgedas Sumbrero King and Queen, respectively. Exciting gamesand raffle draws were also done during the event.

Also presented during the event were the 2015 DISCONofficers. Special announcements relating thereto were givenby some officers. Dance instructors led the dancing as theygrooved to the music provided by a live band. No ChristmasParty would be complete without giving, thus, BCG Marilouplayed generous Santa to all partygoers. No one went homeempty handed. BCG Marilou raffled off two pieces ofjewelry while the host club a LED TV set. AG DinkyHermentera and Plantex also gave out prizes to some luckywinners. The event ended past midnight with the attendeeshaving another fond memories on the district affair.

District Round UpGOVERNOR’S VISITS

RC Metro Marikina (09.17.14)

RC Mandaluyong East (09.18.14)

RC Angono (09.18.14)

RC Valenzuela West (09.22.14)

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District Round UpGOVERNOR’S VISITS

RC North Bay East (09.25.14)

RC Tres Escalon Taytay (09.29.14)

RC Downtown San Juan (10.01.14)

RC Metro East Caloocan (10.03.14)

RC Rizal Mideast (10.07.14)

RC Morong (09.26.14)

RC Pasig West (09.30.14)

RC Marikina East (10.02.14)

RC Marikina Valley (10.06.14)

RC Metro Pasig (10.08.14)

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District Round UpGOVERNOR’S VISITS

RC Marikina (10.09.14)

RC Marikina Central (10.20.14)

RC Rizal Centro (10.22.14)

RC Dagat-dagatan (10.30.14)

RC Metro East Taytay (11.06.14)

RC Kalookan Central (10.13.14)

RC Silangan Angono (10.21.14)

RC Antipolo City (10.23.14)

RC Taytay (11.05 .14)

RC Metro Antipolo (11.10.14)

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District Round UpGOVERNOR’S VISITS

RC Marikina North (11.11.14)

RC Kalookan North (11.13.14)

RC East Rizal (11.19.14)

RC San Juan Neopolitan (12.01.14)

RC Greater Mandaluyong’s Gift Giving

RC Caloocan (11.12.14)

RC San Mateo Highlands (11.16.14)

RC San Mateo (12.01.14)

RC Cainta (12.06.14)

RC Metro Valenzuela’s School Room Inauguration

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