en though most of the Rotarians were not present at the 12:30 starting time, the Day Chairman and Master of Ceremonies PD ELVI asked Director REX ( in the absence of both the President and Vice-President ) to call the meeting to order.  Both the President and Vice-President did arrive a little later.  It was Dir. REX who led us in the Prayer and 4-Way Test and Rtn. BONG who led us in the Pambansang Awit.

After a short luncheon period, PP BEN welcomed our guests and greeted our celebrants for the day.  A/Sec. FRANK and IP JEROME celebrated birthdays while PP CRES and Inner Wheel Club Pres. LINA celebrated their wedding anniversary. Thanks for the ice cream and cake , PP CRES. We needed that.

Sec. PP TONY gave a short Secretary's Report which was followed by the Friendship Session led by A/Sec. FRANK.  I am not sure what the theme was.  I think it was something like "Clean dirty Jokes", or something like that.  The huge fines imposed on Rotarians who regularly attend home Club meetings is really getting out of hand.  Alright guys.....enough is enough.

IP JEROME and Committee Chairman ELVI stepped forward for the awarding of Winners on Vocational Service Awards, especially in the area of Public Service.

Awards were given to the most outstanding Policeman, Traffic Aides, Social Workers, and a few others that I can't remember.  Congratulations to all of our faithful Public Servants.  They are all winners.

Pres. ALBERT brought us up-to-date on the latest happenings that we should be aware of during his President's Time. Rtn. JERRY gave a very nice but lengthy introduction of the Guest of Honor and Speaker, P/Supt. DOMINADOR E. AQUINO, JR., Chief of Police, San Fernando City Police Station.  The Police Chief brought us up-to-date on the current peace and order situation in San Fernando area.  With the fine Police force and it's very capable leadership, no wonder that San Fernando City is known as one of the most peaceful areas in the Philippines.  And, I might add, one of the best places to live in the Philippines.  Thank you Chief for a job well done.

After a short open forum, Pres. ALBERT gave the appropriate response.  The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 P.M.