's always been a constant aspiration, if not for all, at least for some ( including myself ) to pursue an assigned task, with flying colors.  Its just that sometimes, many a factor or two, aren't so "considerate" or at least - some  aren't aware that you are seriously into that particular objective.  The tendency is for these so called "insensitive" to just easily sway and spoiled whatever deadlines you might have - they just seem so insensitive to care.  We are on a voluntary organization anyway.  That's the most famous "escape artist" statement. 

To you who have those ears to listen and for those who have hearts to understand - my appeal  will surely reverbs its intention.. in your inner being, get real!  So much for that sentiment. 

Last Wednesday - 23rd February 2000 ( our 95th Foundation Anniversary ) we, together with Dir. Ali Morales, Rtns. Edward Gaerlan, Sammy So, Reggie Chan and Pres. Albert Dy, had the rare chance to witness our very own Director - REX MENDOZA gracing one of RC San Juan's regular dinner meetings as their guest of Honor & Speaker. 

ong the programs of the Rotary Foundation are the Matching Grants that assist Rotary Clubs and district in conducting international service projects.  Since 1965, more than 3,700 grants have been awarded for projects in about 135 countries with awards of more than US$ 23 million.

A Club or district must contribute an amount at least as large as that requested from The Rotary Foundation with at least half the funds that the Foundation will match coming from a country outside of the country where the project will take place.  Grants  have been made to improve hospitals develop school programs, drill water wells, assist the handicapped or persons requiring special medical attention, provide resources for orphanages, create sanitation facilities, distribute food and medical supplies and many other forms of international community service in needy areas of the world.  Some grants are for projects in the magnitude of from $15,000 to  $50,000, but most are in the range of $5,000 to $10,000.  Matching Grants are not approved to purchase land or build buildings and they may not be used for programs already underway or completed.  Personal participation by Rotarians is required and the benefits should extend beyond the recipients.  The Matching Grants program is a very significant part of The Rotary Foundation and provides an important incentive for clubs to undertake worthwhile international service projects in another parts of the world. They certainly foster goodwill and understanding which is in keeping with the objectives of The Rotary Foundation.