ROTARY SHARES

By: IP Megs Lunn

The Birthday-for-a-Cause last May 13, 2089 at the clubhouse was a success. Considering the attendance of the members, special guests (my Uncle Nonoy of soon to open NADAL CASTLE HOTEL and RESTAURANT in town) and even surprised guests who came from RC Cebu City - Rtn. Tina Campus of Sunlife of Canada, joined and celebrated with me, my delayed celebration hehehe thanks also to those who are not around but sent their greetings. Likewise to my fellow media practitioners from the MEDIA OFFICE of SEN. MAR ROXAS for the LITSON hehehe, thanks guys esp. to Jenny Bugarin - media protocol officer. To PP REUBEN YAP of ROTARY CLUB OF ROXAS for the FUNDADOR! Whooh....but thanks goodness, nobody got drunk hehehe

I would like to personally thanked AG Noli Sodusta for a well applauded Recognition Time as fundraising for the project. This RY 2008-09, "MAKE DREAMS REAL" team's major project ADOPT STAC (STIMULATION AND THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY CENTER) with (the last count) 273 disabled children will be our main focus this year, in support to the call of R.I. President for RY 2008-09 DONG KURN LEE who is much concerned about the children of the world.

Ms. Joana Tay was invited as our guest speaker to present the Goal, Objectives and Programs of STAC and for the members to be enlightened with the present situation of the center. It is for this matter that in my term, I have considered the project, of which gained a big support from the last Board meeting from the new Board of Directors for RY 2008-09.

Last night's dinner was blessed. With so much food and donors, too. For those who donated cash last nite, THANK YOU! For the pledges, A BIG THANK YOU. We will be looking for a more fruitful year ahead this RY 2008-09, MAKE DREAMS REAL...for the children of Aklan.

The following are the donors/pledges:

ANONYMOUS - $100 (for the Matching Grant)
PP VADY MARIN - supply for the feeding program
RTN. ZAMIE BRITNELL - free entrance and use of the swimming pool for the HYDROTHERAPY SESSION of the kids once a month at FROGSHOLLOW RESORT, New Washington, Aklan
RTN. ARNOLD JAYME (MD) - free Pedia Clinic and visitation in cooperation with Aklan Medical Society
ALL MEMBERS - cash donations during the Recognition Time (turned over on the spot)
PP BERTING NAKAYA - cash (auction of THE LENS MAGAZINE)
RC ROTARY - additional once a month feeding program (RY 2008-onwards)

"GIVE ALL YOU CAN, AND GIVE EVEN IF IT HURTS"

According to Annie Frank, and I quote, "NO ONE HAS EVER BECOME POOR BY GIVING."

Thank you to all who have joined my celebration and looking forward to a more progressive RY 2008-09. I know NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN OUR CAUSE."

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO BE ABLE TO HELP THE CENTER, PLS CONTACT THE ROTARY CLUB OF KALIBO AT (MOBILE) 0919-5521862 TEL/FAX (+63 36) 2682830 MADYAAS PEN OFFICE (+63 36) 2686238.

Or pay your donations/help directly to the Bank of the Philippine Islands, Kalibo, Branch C/A No. 1110-0114-97. Proper official receipt will be issued to you or your company’s name upon receipt of your donations.

"EVERY DISABLED CHILDREN MATTERS..."

MAKE DREAMS REAL - RY 2008-09

STAC WISH LIST
(AMONG OTHER THINGS)

* PEDIATRIC WHEELCHAIRS
* PEDIATRIC WALKERS
* STROLLER
* BED SHEETS/PILLOW CASES
* BATH/HAND TOWELS
* EDUCATION TOOLS (puzzles, coloring books, art kits, preschool books, plastic toys, clay, etc)
* ASTHMA MEDICINES (Rx available upon request)
* VITAMIN C and other medical needs for ASTHMATIC kids

"EVERY DISABLED CHILDREN MATTERS..."
MAKE DREAMS REAL - RY 2008-09

GOD BLESS EVERYONE!