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The thing is, man does not learn a lesson, really. Our love for material wealth is always there. We do always put into practice our skill to gain from something that would bring us an edge as dispensed by a material possession. It’s always happening. It’s everywhere, anytime. It definitely took place in the construction of that Antipolo Subdivision. You even heard it from a couple of interviewees featured by ABS-CBN covering situational news in Navotas, Malabon and Caloocan during the heights of heavy downpour when the residents were requested to evacuate. What was their response when their were encouraged to leave? "We have our personal belongings in there, so we can’t leave yet," as one flashed over the interview. "We will leave, if you will set out our belongings, first.", another hastily quips. I would say am a hypocrite, if I would deny how money or material wealth, for that matter, could spare me from my regular financial obligation, if I just have much of it. That’s actually one of the reasons why we employees, businessmen, executives and the rest of the sectors in the society strive more-to earn more. Not to negate somebody else’s opinion and conviction, we are entitled to it anyways, but, was IT far more essential than your life and somebody else’s lives? There is more in this world that is far more tangible and rudiment, than what our bare eyes could ever "see", isn’t it? Like to know more about it?
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| OUR GUESS SPEAKER |
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| TREASURER’S REPORT PP CANOR J. SALVADOR |
As of July 31,1999
Bank Balance for Rotary Year l998-l999
P 1,269.68 Total Receipts
P 414,939.88 LESS DISBURSEMENTS: Fund transfer (Current to time deposit) ...
P 200,000.00 Meals (Oasis-partial)
........................ P24,750.00 RI Dues of 55 members - 1st
sem.......................... 36,575.00
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TUESDAY THAT WAS DAVE PARKMAN DAVE PARKMAN |
It was the " YOUNG ROTARIANS " ( notice I did not say baby - they are getting older and wiser ) who led off the day's program. RTN. FREDERICK led us in the Pambansang Awit and RTN. SAMMY led us in the prayer and 4 - Way Test. Good job guys. After a good time of
fellowship and food, RTN TANTE welcomed the lone visiting Rotarian from Makati (
who actually should be an honorary member of RCSFLU ). We had two birthday celebrants
present at the meeting. Each one of them provided a scoop of ice cream for their fellow
Rotarians. Thank you PP VIR and PP IVES ( for his wife Rose ). We needed
that. EDITOR MEL, who was trying to make amends for misprints in the GOLDLEAF
did an outstanding job as the day's Fine Master. He started off by making sure the
Rotarians are all sitting on the right seats and finished with questions dealing with
Community Service. PP CANOR along with the gang, PP TONY , PP KIT & Asst.
Sec. FRANK led us in a good old Rotary Song. PRES. ALBERT is always very well
prepared for " His Special Time ". The President always has words of information
that we all need to listen to and heed. It was reported that PDG CES will undergo
another surgical operation. We are praying for his speedy recovery. ( Oh yes...EDITOR
MEL, don't forget to include PRES. ALBERT in the program next time). DIR REX even presented the Club photo album showing various accomplishments of the present administration in the area of Community Service. The amazing thing is that the current administration has only been serving for one month. One can only imagine what the photo album will look like at the end of RY 1999-2000. PP ANDY as always, gave an appropriate response. The meeting was adjourned at 1:55 P.M. and we all went back out to the rain. DIR REX even presented the Club photo album showing various accomplishments of the present administration in the area of Community Service. The amazing thing is that the current administration has only been serving for one month. One can only imagine what the photo album will look like at the end of RY 1999-2000. PP ANDY as always, gave an appropriate response. The meeting was adjourned at 1:55 P.M. and we all went back out to the rain.
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| DY WEEKLY DIARY PRES. ALBERT DY |
Henceforth, our club will also join the La Union Medical Society and the Phil. National Red Cross in launching on August 17,1999, a campaign on SMOKING CESSATION and HEALTH FAIR EXHIBIT to different schools, particularly LUNHS and DMMSU. This is in connection with our ROTA-LUNGS Project. This campaign will serve as an eye opener to the kids/students on two things; ( 1 ) awareness to the hazards smoking can bring with; and ( 2 ) awareness as to who are the advocates of this campaign and general information about these agencies. Moreso, this project aims to develop among the youth the desire to aim for a smoke free environment. Let us join forces with these agencies to minimize, if not totally eradicate this habit/vice among the youth to attain smoke free citizen status. Gladly, I would like to inform you also that I have attended the launching of the Stimulation and Therapeutic Activity Center, a center specifically designed for the Special Children. These special children are those 0 to 14 years old with disabilities. The purpose of this center is to treat those with treatable disabilities and if not, make use of what they have and to make these children feel their exceptional role in this world by making them productive members of our society. A purpose I strongly adhere to; because I believe that these people/children, if given special attention in terms of treatment, training and education are of equal bearing with their able and capable counterparts. Likewise, since this month is Membership & Extension Month, I am once again appealing to the general membership to improve our status by inviting our friends to join our club, particularly those in the following sectors/classification – manufacturing, banking, professionals, education, hospital, wholesale/retail/distribution, beaches/resorts, telecommunications and accounting. In addition, our club has endorsed Miss Mary Rose Dela Cruz as one of the applicants for the Group Study Exchange. Incidentally, Miss Dela Cruz is the daughter of our former member PP Florante Dela Cruz. Lastly, I would like to congratulate PP Cres Fernandez - Chairman for Attendance and Co-Chairman PP Ben Ang for their job well done for attaining a 100 % attendance for the month of July. We look forward in achieving the same attendance for this month and the coming months.
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| ROTARY INFO A/SEC. FRANK BUENAVENTURA |
| IMPROVING ROTARY’S IMAGE IN THE COMMUNITY It has been said that one of the most effective ways of recruiting new members for the Club is to improve its image in the community. If prospective members view the Rotary Club as a prestigious organization that is highly regarded throughout the community, they will consider it an honor to be invited to join. Of course, this can be a strong motivation for others to decide to join the club. However this should not be the sole consideration in maintaining or improving the Club's image in the community. The motto of Rotary is " Service Above Self ". This is perfected and finds meaning not within the confines of the Club among its members, but in others, in the community. Undertaking more projects that make a vital contribution to the community not only improves the image of Rotary; it widens the area and the avenue at which true Rotarians can share the ideals of Rotary. It also provides the opportunity to influence and show others of the principles by which Rotarians live by. How else can we improve the Club's image in the community? Suggested strategies are establishing good working relationships with the local media - keeping them informed about all the projects, ensuring that all efforts at service projects receive adequate media coverage, sponsoring Rotaract Clubs, Interact Clubs and Rotary Village Corps. Assisting them and actively participating in their worthwhile projects; putting up a publication for the community, like having information brochures about the club, profiles of prominent members, a list of companies that members work for, and others. Of course, let us not forget the impact of what others see in us as individual members of the Rotary Club - at home, church, at work and in the community where we live. By being good role models as practicing Christians, good family men, humane and efficient leaders, professionals and responsible citizens, each and every Rotarian makes for an improved Club's image in the communit.
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| ROTARIAN IN FOCUS |
JERRY V. PARLAN Like the OBLATION that stands tall in UP, which is incidentally Jerry’s Alma Mater, he will most likely to tower as a true-blooded Rotarian in no time. Credits to the relentless efforts of PP Cres Fernandez and the skillful enforcement by Pres. Albert Dy who prodded Jerry V. Parlan to join our club. Jerry is a welcome addition, indeed. He has the brilliance and articulateness of a Rotarian. His academic background included elementary at UP, then went to Philippine Science High School and enrolled back at UP to complete an AB Philosophy Course. He could have gone in pursuit of career in Law, had the political climate during the early 80’s, been lucrative to lawyers. He’s got traits that are certainly admirable- persevering, hardworking and goal-oriented. His amelioration as Operations Manager of LUECO was not effortless. Despite his close association by affinity to the Valero's, who are his first cousins, he chose to be propelled up through efficiency merits. He scaled the heights from a Systems Operator in 1983, then to head the Account Services Department in 1986 and up to his present job. Certainly, he ahs still more to offer. Thirdly, he’s got a good dedication to any of his undertakings. He would commit himself for the improvement of his club. He can be counted anytime for good causes, but would not hesitate to spell a difference should the sailing gets tough. He has contributed a lot for the La Union Chamber of Commerce and Industry as its Director. With these attributes, he has been lured to join in a number of organizations, but Simba was too slow and meek - that the ever bold and aggressive Ilocano Rotarians of San Fernando got the prize-catch. Jerry hails from Manila, but has as endearing heart for La Union and its people. He has built a happy home here with his wife Josephine and two kids. He has learned to love extending a hand for community-based programs and other socio-civic activities as he staunchly believes that "Service Above All" should be inculcated to every single individual to be able to prosper as a person. May your thrive propagates!
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