st of our members are businessmen and most are also notable in their field of endeavor.  It is in this respect that we are very fortunate to have Congressman Ralph Recto as our Guest of Honor and Speaker for today.  Incidentally, Congressman Recto is the Chairman of the Committee on Trade and Industry.  He is on his official visit in the province of La Union.

As we extend our warm welcome to our Guest of Honor & Speaker, we hope to hear him speak on the issues concerning our trade and industry and what measures they are going to pass to the House to help improve our ailing economy.  Likewise, we look forward to a dialogue with Congressman Recto after his speech for us to impart or propose certain matters that we hope will be of consideration for those in the committee on trade and industry which we believe could be of help to the majority.

On the 19th to 21st of this month, will be the start of the District function of the incoming administration of Incoming District Governor Benny Uy.  I deeply encourage the incoming Board and Officers and those who are interested to join our Incoming President Jerome Gaerlan to this important activity.  The district function will give us better insights on how to become good leaders and motivators,

which will eventually make each one of us in support for the welfare & healthy growth of our club to another level.

Incidentally, we have accomplished two projects last week: the Emergency Preparedness 2000 and Operation Tuli at Sibuan-otong.  Words of thanks goes to our Community Director Rex and Vocational Director Jerome for spearheading the said projects and to all the members who joined us together with the volunteers of PNRC and Volunteer Doctors of LORMA and ITRMC whose dedicated effort enabled us to pursue this project. Thank you also to all whose contribution we might have failed to acknowledge.

Welcome back to our two prominent doctors: Dr. Edward Gaerlan and Dr. Raymond Espinosa who both came from the U.S. During their absence, they have attended a seminar which will surely give them an advancement on their field of specialization so do not be surprise if sooner or later they will charge you a higher professional fee which I'm sure is just fair enough.

Minutes of the Regular Board of Directors' Meeting held on May 5, 2000 at the Hotel Mikka hosted by Incoming Pres. JEROME GAERLAN and A/Treas. ERNIE GALERA

MATTERS TAKEN- UP:

1. The Board agreed to invite the 78 Clubs in the District, including PDGs and  4 local officials to attend the induction.
2.  The Board agreed to tap resources of the Cattle Breeding Project in the  amount of P 50,000.00 and further agreed that it will be used solely for the  livelihood project of the club and that the amount of P 10,000.00 previously  advanced to RVC Store of Sibuan-Otong be returned to the operational club  fund.
3.  That Board approved the sale of the video tapes on the 40th Club's Charter  Anniversary and Romancing the Ruins to all Past Presidents at P 1,500.00  each only and the proceeds will be added to the club funds.
4.  The Board amend the previously announced PDG Rudy Nisce Foundation  Week on the last week of April to the week of his birthday, May 23, 2000.
5.  "Gabi Ng Parangal" ( Awards Night ) has been scheduled on June 27, 2000  which will be a Ladies' Night.
6.  The planting of the 200 trees project will be on June 27, 2000.
7.  The Leadership Training 2000 for the new set of officers of Rotaract and In teract Clubs will be sometime June, 2000.
8.  "Operation Tuli" Project will be on May 14, 2000.
9.  Emergency Preparedness 2000 will be on May 13, 2000.
10.  Rotary markers for artesian well project acknowledging donor Rotary Clubs  for their contribution to our WCS # 03284 will be ready by May 14, 2000.
11.  Seminar for HIV and Dengue fever wil be scheduled by Incoming President  Jerome Gaerlan.
12.  The Board accepted the official resignation of Rtn. Fr. Glen Gomez.
13.  June 6, 2000 will be an Inter-City Meeting with His Excellency John Edward  Buckley, Ambassador from Australia as Guest of Honor and Speaker.
14.  Any member from our Club who sponsored 2 new members this Rotary Year  will be qualified for the "Rotarian 2000 Award" to be awarded by the District.
15.  June 13, 2000 is a Club Assembly for the different Directors on the 4- Avenues of Service to give their Accomplishment Report for the Rotary  Year 1999-2000.
16.  An additional amount of P300.00 as allowance to our sec.-aide Lydia was  approved by the Board.
17.  Treasurer/PP Canor Salvador updated the Board on the latest Financial  Statement.
18.  Pres. Albert THANK the Hosts for the sumptuous dinner prepared for the  Board meeting.