Wednesday, March 19, 2008

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 3850

2008 REDISCOVER BACOLOD DISTRICT CONFERENCE

3-5 APRIL 2008, PLANTA HOTEL & RESIDENCES, BACOLOD CITY

HOST: ROTARY CLUB OF BACOLOD SOUTH

PROGRAM

3 APRIL 2008, THURSDAY

07:00 AM Sports Activities (Events and Venues to be announced)

08:00 AM Start of Registration (Planta Hotel & Residences)

10:00 AM Opening of District 3850 House of Friendship and Spouses Pasalubong Center

10:30 AM Photo Session with RI President’s Representative (RIPR) / Director-Elect Jackson S. L. Hsieh and District Governor (DG) Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi and Spouses Juliet and Frances

11:30 AM Private Lunch for RIPR / Dir.-Elect Jackson S. L. Hsieh and Spouse Juliet with Past, Present and Future RI Officers of D-3850 and guests.

PLENARY SESSION 1 / OPENING CEREMONY

“ROTARY SHARES IN OUR DISTRICT AND IN THE WORLD”

Venue : Grand Ballroom, Planta Hotel & Residences

Attire : Club Uniform

Session Directors: Lorenzo “Nonong” De La Cruz, Asst. Governor (Metro Bacolod)

Fernando “Fred” Chua, Asst. Governor (Iloilo South)

04:00 PM Assembly

04:30 PM Entry of Club Presidents and Spouses

04:45 PM Entry of Assistant Governors, Governor-Nominee, Governor-Elect, Past District Governors, City and Provincial Officials, District Governor and RI President’s Representative and their Spouses

04:55 PM Entry of Colors

05:00 PM Call to Order

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

05:01 PM Invocation

Msgr. Felix Pasquin, Vicar General, San Sebastian Cathedral

05:08 PM National Anthem of Republic of China (Taiwan)

Tay Tung High School Chorale

05:10 PM Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas

Rotary Club of Victorias Chorale

05:13 PM Rotary Anthem

05:15 PM Opening Remarks

Percival “Percy” M. Comia, 2008 Discon Chair (Bacolod South)

05:20 PM Introduction of Dignitaries / Recognition of Past District Governors

Roll Call of Rotary Clubs

Rafael “Biboy” L. Jocson, District Secretary (Bacolod North)

05:55 PM Welcome Remarks

Eric “Eric” Matulac, Host Club President (Bacolod South)

06:00 PM Welcome Remarks – Bacolod City Government

Hon. Evelio “Bing” R. Leonardia, City Mayor, Bacolod City

06:10 PM Welcome Remarks – Negros Occidental Government

Hon. Isidro “Pidio” Zayco, Provincial Governor, Negros Occidental

06:20 PM Introduction of the District Governor and his Family

Pres. Pablo “Bebot” Nava, President (Dumangas)

06:25 PM Address of the District Governor “Rotary Shares in District 3850 Today”

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

06:40 PM Introduction of the RI President’s Representative (RIPR)

David “Dave” M. Villanueva, PDG /Aide to RIPR (Bacolod South)

06:45 PM Keynote Address of RIPR, “Rotary Shares”

Jackson S. L. Hsieh, RIPR / Director-Elect (Taipei Sunrise, D-3520)

07:05 PM Announcements

07:10 PM Adjournment

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor, D-3850 (Bacolod South)

Emcees: Victor “Catala” A. Liozo, President (Zamboanga City Central)

Christine “Tin” Toledo, Past President (Bacolod West)

WELCOME FELLOWSHIP DINNER

Venue: Garden Pavilion, Planta Hotel and Residences

Attire : Club Uniform

Session Director: Ricardo “Ric” Patricio, Asst. Governor (Jaro Centraline)

Clemente “Clem” Doyo, Asst. Governor (Dumangas)

07:30 PM Grace Before Meals

Msgr. Felix Pasquin, Vicar General, San Sebastian Cathedral

07:35 PM DINNER

07:45 PM Promotion of 2008 Los Angeles RI Convention

Vicente “Vince” J. Carlos, LA Convention Asia-Pacific Breakfast Chair; PDG, D-3810 (Manila)

Wilfrido “Willie” Villar, Dist. RI Convention Promotion Chair (Bacolod North)

08:00 PM Introduction of Guest Speaker

Antonio “Tony” M. Gatuslao, PDG (Bacolod South)

08:05 PM Speech of Guest Speaker

Hon. Bayani “BF” F. Fernando, Chairman, Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)

08:30 PM Expression of Appreciation

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

08:32 PM Awarding of Winners of Sports Activities

Lorenzo “Larry” U. Kilayko, Chair, Dist. Sports (Metro Bacolod)

09:00 PM Cultural Presentation

La Carlota Drumbeaters / Masskara Dancers / Grupo Mari Teves with Ms. Joan Visitacion

10:00 PM Adjournment

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

Emcees: Reynaldo “Boy” Severo, Past President (Metro Roxas)

Melrose “Megs” Lunn, President-Elect (Kalibo)

4 APRIL 2008, FRIDAY

PLENARY SESSION 2

“ROTARY SHARES THRU EFFECTIVE CLUBS IN DISTRICT 3850”

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Planta Hotel and Residences

Attire : Casual

Session Directors: Nida “Nenette” C. Tan, Asst. Governor (Zamboanga City Central)

Immanuel “Nolly” Sodusta, Asst. Governor (Kalibo)

09:00 AM Call to Order

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

09:01 AM Invocation

Oscar “Oca” Zaragoza, President (Zamboanga City West)

09:03 AM National Anthem of the Republic of China (Taiwan)

09:05 AM Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas

09:07 AM Rotary Anthem

09:10 AM Introduction of Presentation Speaker

Renato “Rene” Gayanilo, Zone Membership Coordinator (Jaro Iloilo City)

09:12 AM “Building Effective Rotary Clubs Thru Membership Development”

David “Dave” M. Villanueva, Regional RI Membership Coordinator, Zone 7B, 2006-09; PDG, D-3850 (Bacolod South)

09:30 AM Introduction of Presentation Speaker

Leonardo Raphael “Raphy” Tayco, Past President (Kalibo)

09:32 AM “Building Effective Rotary Clubs Thru Leadership Development”

Rodolfo “Rudy” S. Estrellado, Rotary Leadership Institute Chair – Philippine Division; PDG, D-3810 (Pasay)

10:00 AM Introduction of Presentation Speaker

Crisantiago “Comelec” Parohinog, District PR Officer (Ozamiz North)

10:02 AM “Building Effective Clubs Thru Effective Public Image”

Lynne “Lynne” A. Abanilla, Zone Coordinator, RI Public Image Resource Group; 2007-08, PDG, D-3810 (Intramuros)

10:30 AM Expression of Appreciation to Presentation Speakers

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

10:45 AM “Coffee Table Discussion on the Elements of Effective Rotary Clubs”

Panel Moderator : Ma. Victoria “Nanette” T. Garcia, Dist. Asst. Trainer, PDG (Bacolod Central)

Panel Resource Members :

“Membership Development” Roberto “Bobby” S. Viray, RI Membership Zone Coordinator, Zone 7B; PDG, D-3780 (Cubao West)

“Leadership Development” Herminio “Sonny” B. Coloma Jr., Past Rotary Institute Training Leader; PDG, D-3830 (Alabang)

“Public Image” Marquez “Mark” O. Go, PDG, D-3790 (Baguio North)

Rapporteur : James “McGyver” Makasiar, Past. Asst. Governor (Zamboanga City West)

11:45 AM Announcements

Oscar “Oca” Esler, District PRM Representative (Bacolod South)

11:47 AM Adjournment

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

Emcees: Ronnie “Ron” Gabalda, Past Dist. Secretary (Iloilo South)

Josephine Maria “Jo” Natalaray, President (Bacolod Central)

PLENARY SESSION 3 / THE ROTARY FOUNDATION LUNCHEON

“ROTARY SHARES THRU PARTICIPATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF FFECTIVE CLUBS IN THE ROTARY FOUNDATION”

Venue: Garden Pavilion, Planta Hotel & Residences

Attire: Casual

Session Directors: Roy Arvin “Vin” Santillan, Asst. Governor (Pagadian)

Melissa “Benggel” Moreno, Asst. Governor (Metro Zamboanga)

12:00 NN Call to Order

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

12:01 PM Invocation

Raymund Joseph “RJ” L. Ureta, President (Bacolod North)

12:03 PM LUNCH

12:30 PM Introduction of Dignitaries

John Michael “Kano” Ng, President (Metro Iloilo)

12:40 PM Introduction of Guest Speaker

Rtn. Brian “Brian” Keh (Bacolod South)

12:42 PM Speech of Guest Speaker

Joseph Victor “JV” G. Ejercito, City Mayor, San Juan, M. Manila

01:02 PM Introduction of RI President’s Representative

Ramon “Mon” Cua Locsin, Aide to RIPR / PDG (Metro Iloilo)

01:10 PM 2nd Major Speech, “Sharing Rotary in our World”

Jackson S. L. Hsieh, RIPR / Director-Elect (Taipei Sunrise, D-3520)

01:30 PM Presentation of RY 2006-07 Top 3 TRF Clubs

Presentation of New TRF Sustaining Members

Presentation of New Paul Harris Fellows

Presentation of New Multiple Paul Harris Fellows

Presentation of All TRF Sustaining Fellows

Presentation of All Paul Harris Fellows

Presentation of Major Gift Donors

Presentation of 100% Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members Clubs

Ramiro “Chick” L. Garcia, District Rotary Foundation Committee (DRFC) Chair; PDG (Bacolod North)

Edgar “Diotay” Sy, District Annual Giving Subcommittee Chair; DGN (Bacolod)

02:00 PM Presentation of Outbound Group Study Exchange Team to District 2710 (Japan)

Ma. Victoria “Nanette” T. Garcia, Dist. Group Study Exchange (GSE) Subcommittee Chair;, PDG (Bacolod Central)

02:20 PM Expression of Appreciation / Adjournment

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

Emcees: Oliver “Ver” N. Ong, Past Dist. Secretary (Zamboanga City)

Nida “Nenette” C. Tan, Asst. Governor (Zamboanga City Central)

PLENARY SESSION 4

“ROTARY SHARES THRU SUCCESSFUL SERVICE PROJECTS AND THE ROTARY FOUNDATION”

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Planta Hotel & Residences

Attire: Casual

Session Directors: Bartolome “Bart” Domingo, Asst. Governor (Jimenez)

Lindon “Don” Seediet, Past. Asst. Governor (Dipolog)

03:00 PM Call to Order

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

03:01 PM Introduction of Presentation Speaker

Christopher “Cris” Montero, Past Dist. Rotary Foundation Committee Chair (Metro Iloilo)

03:03 PM “The Future Vision Plan of The Rotary Foundation”

Gil E. Divinagracia, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, Zone 7B, 2005-08; PDG, D-3780 (Balintawak)

03:30 PM Expression of Appreciation

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

03:32 PM A Panel Discussion on “Successful Service Projects”

Panel Moderator: Ramon “Mon” Cua Locsin, District Grants Subcommittee Chair; PDG (Metro Iloilo)

Panel Resource Members:

“Water” Alexander “Alex” Y. Huang, District Rotary Foundation Chair, 2005-08; PDG, D-3810 (Manila Metro)

“Literacy” Marcelina “Lina” A. Aurelio, RI Literacy Resource Group Area Coordinator, 2007-08; PDG, D-3800 (Sampaguita-Grace Park)

“Health & Hunger” Mario “Mar” R. Nery, RI Health & Hunger Resource Group Coordinator, 2006-08;PDG, D-3780 (New Manila Heights)

“Matching Grants” Jose Ma. Luis “Toto” N. Cupin, Past District Rotary Foundation Chair; PDG, D-3860 (Cebu West)

Rapporteur: Edwin “Edwin” Makasiar, Past Asst. Governor (Metro Zamboanga)

04:45 PM Expression of Appreciation to Panel Discussion Members

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

04:55 PM Announcements

05:00 PM Adjournment

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

Emcees: Gabriel “Gabby” Timbol, President (Victoria)

Roseo “Rose” Depra, GSE Coordinator (Bacolod Central)

DISTRICT 3850 “BEST OF THE BEST TALENTS”DINNER – SHOW

Venue: Garden Pavilion, Planta Hotel & Residences

Attire: Retro 60s & 70s

Session Directors: Arvin “Arvin” Precioso, Asst. Governor (Silay)

Remigio “Remy” Montemayor, Asst. Governor (Bacolod Marapara)

07:00 PM Invocation

Elsie “Els” Galguego, President (Bacolod West)

07:10 PM DINNER

07:30 PM Introduction of Guest Speaker

David “Dave” M. Villanueva, PDG (Bacolod South)

07:00 PM Speech of Guest Speaker

Hon. Monico “Newks” O. Puentevella, Congressman, Lone District, Bacolod City

07:45 PM Presentation of Talents – By Zones / Rotary Clubs

09:00 PM DANCE – DANCE – DANCE (Music: Totong Villaruz Band)

11:00 PM Adjournment

Emcees: Arvin “Arvin” Precioso, Asst. Governor (Silay)

Ronalyn “Lyn” Guerrero, Spouse (Bacolod South)


5 APRIL 2008, SATURDAY

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Planta Hotel & Residences

Attire: Casual

Session Directors: Novady “Vady” Mari, Dist. Protocol Officer (Kalibo)

Rene “Rene” Luy, Past. Asst. Governor (Pagadian)

09:00 AM Call to Order

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

09:01 AM Invocation

Horacio “Asyong” Panes, President (Metro Passi)

09:07 AM Introduction of Dignitaries

Ely “Ely” Bagtasus, President (Iloilo)

09:10 AM Introduction of District Governor-Nominee

Rodolfo “Rudy” Parreno, Past President (Bacolod)

09:12 AM Speech of District Governor-Nominee

Edgar “Diotay” Sy, District Governor-Nominee, 2009-10 (Bacolod)

09:18 AM Introduction of District Governor-Elect

Alexander “Alex” Ong, Incoming Dist. Secretary (Central Iloilo City)

09:20 AM Speech of District Governor-Elect “Make Dreams Real in RY 2008-09”

Emma “Ems” M. Nava, Dist. Governor.-Elect, 2008-09 (Central Iloilo City)

09:30 AM District Business Meeting

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, Presiding Officer, District Governor (Bacolod South)

Agenda:

§ Election of Zone Representatives to District Nominating Committee for RY 2008-09

To be presided by Incumbent Zone Representatives

Ma. Victoria “Nanette” T. Garcia, Dist. Nominating Committee Chair; PDG (Bacolod Central) – Over-all in-charge

§ Announcement of District Governor Nominee for RY 2010-11

Ma. Victoria “Nanette” T. Garcia, Dist. Nominating Committee Chair; PDG (Bacolod Central)

§ Election of District Representative to the 2010 Council on Legislation

Elmira “Millie” Maglasang, Dist. Election Chair; PP (Bacolod West)

§ Presentation and Adoption of Resolutions

Jesus “Jess” V. Ramos, Dist. Resolutions Chair; PP (Bacolod South)

§ Bid for Hosting of 2009 District Conference

§ Consolidation of Districts 3850 and 3870

§ Other Matters

11:45 AM Adjournment

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

Emcees: Crisantiago “Comelec” Parohinog, Past Asst. Governor (Ozamiz North)

Ray “Ray” Fagutao, President (Metro Roxas)

(Lunch @ Delegates’ Discretion)
DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S BALL

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Planta Hotel & Residences

Attire: Formal

Session Directors: Rafael “Biboy” L. Jocson, Dist. Secretary (Bacolod North)

Angelito “Jake” Dumapi, President (Metro Bacolod)

06:30 PM Assembly Line for Dignitaries

07:00 PM Invocation

Rosario “Inday” Balais, President (Jimenez)

07:05 PM National Anthem of Republic of China (Taiwan)

Tay Tung High School Chorale

07:08 PM Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas

Rotary Club of Zamboanga City

07:11 PM Rotary Anthem

07:15 PM DINNER

07:45 PM Presentation of District Awards

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

Rafael “Biboy” L. Jocson, Dist. Awards Chair (Bacolod North)

08:30 PM Introduction of RI President’s Representative

Ramon “Mon” Cua Locsin, Aide to RIPR / PDG (Metro Iloilo)

08:35 PM Summation of 2008 District Conference / Farewell Speech

Jackson S. L. Hsieh, RIPR / Director-Elect (Taipei Sunrise, D-3520)

08:45 PM Expression of Gratitude / Presentation of Gifts to RI President’s Representative

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

09:00 PM Adjournment

Renier “Prince” P. Gerochi, District Governor (Bacolod South)

BALLROOM DANCING … BALLROOM DANCING … BALLROOM DANCING

Emcees: James “McGiver” Makasiar, Past Asst. Governor (Zamboanga City West)

Maricar “Maricar” Octaviano, Past President (Bacolod East)

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