RC Boracay Induction - January 31, 2008

by: PE Megs Lunn

The Rotary Club of Boracay held their long awaited induction and turn-over ceremonies last January 31, 2008 at Nigi-Nigi Too, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan.

Assistant Governor (Zone IV) PP Noli Sodusta was the guest speaker and inducting officer in leiu of DG Prince while PE Megs Lunn, being the District Chair Fellowship Program introduced PP Noli.

Boracay Island has been known not only for its white sand and crystal clear water, it is also known for its festive and partying mood once you step on the island. Indeed, the Rotary Club of Boracay has always been hosting such real and fun fellowship for Rotary.

RC Boracay is also celebrating their 10th year club anniversary. President Girlie Teotico made sure that each member and guests really enjoyed the occasion. Notwithstanding, the yummy dinner prepared by Nigi-Nigi Too Resort management and staff headed by IPP Delia Nano.

The induction ceremony was a all-of-a-sudden preparation because of the unexpected arrival of Pres. Richard Soo of RC Bukit Bintang who is now the sister club of RC Boracay, the plan and everything that had happened was magical because they made another milestone in the club being a sister club of RC Bukit Bintang, only because of FELLOWSHIP. Many things can happen because of friendship and fellowship in Rotary. Speaking of which, AG Noli & Spouse Gel and myself headed to Boracay in so short notice to complete the occasion and give support to Pres. Girlie and the members of RC Boracay. RC Boracay is the daughter club of RC Kalibo.

It was great to have met and talk to Pres. Richard Soo of RC Bukit Bintang, he has too much love and respect for our country - PHILIPPINES. He is proud to keep telling us that all his sister clubs are Filipino Rotary clubs only like RC Cebu South, Cebu West, Cebu Fuente, Cebu Mabolo, Puerto Princesa, Baguio, Paranaque, and more. He is likewise an honorary son of the City of Dagupan, because of his good heart. It was really fun during fellowship when he outdone my duty as District Fellowship Chair because of his surprising down-to-earth and humorous way of treating people the way he joke around and giving us some insights on how to run a very successful club, and yes indeed, it is only thru real, fun and true FELLOWSHIP. He definitely spiced the night with his dynamite jokes and his presence was a grand welcome for RC Boracay. His accomplishments is so many that the only thing I can remember most is that, his club thru his leadership has chartered 108 Rotary clubs in Malaysia. I guess, if I could remember it right, his term is his 7th termer club President of RC Bukit Bintang, they love him so much that he become indespensable being a person with outrageous funny story, vivacious festive mood and dynamism and leadership will in running a club.

We had fun so much just talking about Rotary and Fellowship that we did not notice, it's time to take a morning coffee. It was indeed an opportunity of meeting good friends, too.

The trip was indeed a blessing and fruitful night to remember. For me, as your President Elect RY 2008-09, it was a great night having met soon to be Rotarian Simon Healy (Managing Director) of OUTSOURCINGTO.US. He showed interest on our Rotary activity to helping out the poor people in the community and that we look forward to partner with him in our future projects. Like many others who think about helping and reaching out to poor but deserving children, he belong to Rotary ship. Goodluck Simon and may your tribe increase! Just in time for our RI Theme 2008-09 - "Making Dreams Real" with big emphasis on CHILDREN.

Thank you to IPP Del Nano for your outstanding hospitality and superb one-day notice preparation of the place, food, etc. Thank you Pres. Girlie for inviting us, for the gift you gave me (the gift symbolizes according to Pres. Richard, "...is to keep the men away" hehehe) we are very honored to have been part of your induction and turn-over ceremonies. You guys ROCK!

Pres. Richard Soo, you are such a darling. See you at Kuala Lumpur soon and looking forward to a great night of fellowship with your club. Thank you for the invitation to witness your (again) induction on August 8, 2008.

Enjoy Fellowship! Enjoy ROTARY. Truly, ROTARY SHARES! Cheers!

Note: Picture shows PE Megs with RC Bukit Bintang Richard Soo, there's the amazing fire dance and sand castle, PP Noli receiving a gift from Pres. Girlie. Some good pictures to follow. P. Girlie promised she will send our pictures having fun all through the night (smile). God bless!

SUMMARY OF EVENTS - DECEMBER 2007

ROTARY CLUB OK KALIBO

SUMMARY OF EVENTS for the MONTH of DECEMBER 2007

DECEMBER 2, 2007 – Enhancement Capabilities Seminar for first-timer Barangay

Captains, Rotary Livelihood and Training Center, Andagao, Kalibo, Aklan. Co-sponsored by DYRU-GMA Kalibo, Kalibo Cable TV, and STI Colleges. Sixteen (16) participants attended.

- Turnover of wheelchair-for-kid to Cedric Quito, 4-year-old child with Cerebral Palsy, courtesy of World Wheelchair Foundation from sister club RC GMA Cavite thru PAL Foundation.

- Turnover of Day Care Center equipment to the Brgy Chairof Brgy Fatima, New Washington, Aklan, the club’s adopted barangay.

DECEMBER 3, 2007 – Turnover of equipment and materials to the Day Care Center of Brgy Bulwang, Numancia, Aklan.

DECEMBER 4, 2007 – Turnover of equipment and school materials to the Day Care Center of Brgy Pinamuc-an, New Washington, Aklan.

DECEMBER 11, 2007 – 17^th Regular Weekly meeting.

Speaker – Rtn Arnold Jayme, talked on Polio Plus. Conducted election of President-Nominee for RY 2009-2010, won by Rtn Joel Mercurio.

DECEMBER 14, 2007 – Gift-giving to the people of Brgy Bagong Barrio, Makato, Aklan, by RCC SEALS (Rescue) Aklan led by Rtn Pete Ruiz with assistance extended by Makato Mayor Jun Legaspi.

DECEMBER 15, 2007 – Handog Pamasko, a yearly club Christmas activity, conducted at Brgy Pampango, Libacao, Aklan. Distributed 150 bags of assorted groceries, six (6) sacks of ‘ukay-ukay’ clothing, three (3) 15-liter containers of cooking oil, and donated a set of children’s encyclopedia and teaching materials to the local school. Event was attended by Libacao Mayor Navarrosa, the Vice Mayor, barangay officials and DepEd representatives.

DECEMBER 18, 2007 – 18^th Regular Weekly meeting.

DECEMBER 22, 2007 – Christmas Party and Family Day at the RC Kalibo Livelihood and Training Center.

Prepared by,

PP VICTOR ‘Vic’ SANTAMARIA

Secretary

January 29 Regular Meeting

The Counctil of Past Presidents met prior to the meeting
to agree on nomination for District Governor Nominee - RY 2010-2011....

CONGRATULATIONS TO

PP AMBROSIO "BOTOY" VILLORENTE

as unanimously chosen as most qualified among all....cheers!

Fellowship before the regular meeting with guests from
Japan and around Kalibo....

Birthday Celebrants present during the month of January..

PP Raphy and Rtn. Leny...ciao!

Yukiteru San and spouse Rieko San (Shiraishi) from Kitayama
Chino City, Nagano, Japan donated to the club last nite
Y200,000 ($1,800) for the Health, Hunger & Literacy Project
for children...

The donation was made possible by our perpetual Literacy Chair -
PP Berting and Sps. Yoshi Nakaya.

Yukiteru and Rieko Shiraishi received a Plaque of Appreciation
from RCKalibo President More Morier for their donation.

Rtn. Leny as coordinator of RCC New Washington High School, Malogo,
New Washinton reported to the club the accomplishment
Livelihood project on candle making and...

flower making (made of recycled newspaper..) and also
the different processed food (ie. tocino, boneless bangus, etc).
The launching of the said project will
be announced soon simultaneously with the Induction of the
RCC.

Rtn. Zamie Britnell & RCC NWHS President
pledged to put in capital for the livelihood
program....HURRAYY!!!

Secretary's Message - January 29, 2007

SADSAD 2008

The Sadsad we had last January 18^th was enjoyable and well-attended. Many have joined us in the streetdancing – RCC SEALS (Rescue) Aklan, Interact Club of New Washington Nat’l Comprehensive High School, Aklan Police Prov’l Office, Interact Club of DIBI, guests from RC Marikina West D-3800, Family of Rotary and friends of Rotary like the KALANTIAO TOASTMASTERS CLUB where PE Megs Lunn is currently the club president and where some of the members are also Rotarians.

Thanks to PP Nick Rebesencio for the beer, Rtn JB Brown for the brandy,

PP Vady for the pulutan, PP Panski for the venue and to all those who supported and participated in that joyous occasion.

After the sounds of merrymaking and sadsad this Ati-atihan 2008 have died down, we are now back to our Rotary business.

At the start of this second semester of this Rotary year, RC Kalibo again has to remit to R.I. its semiannual dues. I would like to reiterate the call of our club treasurer PP Vady to our members who still have outstanding accounts to try to settle them now so as to improve the financial position of our club. Also, those who still have not remitted their raffle tickets sales please submit them to PP Vady.

Dinner hosts for tonight’s meeting are our January celebrators. Thank you and warm greetings. See you all tonight.

A Respite for Fun at Ibajay Ati-Atihan 2008!

PE Megs joined for the first time Ati-Atihan Festival
of Ibajay town (January 26-28), with fellow colleagues from ASU-SRRDM.

The colorful Ati-Atihan tribe of Ibajay..

...we had fun and great lunch at the family of Rotary family's residence,
Sec. Vic & Ann Bing Santamaria and Rtn. Mona Magayanes...
with Ann Rencee Villorente and some guests from Los Angeles, USA.

EDITORIAL - January 22, 2008

(In lieu of our Editorial, we would to share with you this great news! Our Matching Grant Application to provide tools and equipment to the Aklan National High School for Arts and Trades (ANHSAT) has been approved --- please see text of announcement below from TRF Grants Coordinator, Ms. Catherine King. *******ed.)

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION of Rotary International 1560 Sherman Avenue Evanston, IL 60201-3698 USA

22 January 2008

Host Cosponsor Melrose S. Lunn, Project Contact Rotary Club of Kalibo (D - 3850) Liberation St. Poblacion, Numancia Kalibo, Aklan Philippines 5604 april_73uk@yahoo.co.uk

International Cosponsor Janet Napier, Project Contact Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise (D - 5240) 1545 La Vista del Oceano Santa Barbara, CA 93109 USA janetnapier@cox.net

Ref: Matching Grant #65259

Dear Rotarians Lunn and Napier,

Congratulations! Your Major Matching Grant application, submitted by Rotary Club of Kalibo and Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise for funding to help provide tools and equipment for the Aklan National High School for Arts and Trades in Andagao, Kalibo, Aklan, Panay, Philippines, has been approved by The Rotary Foundation (TRF). The award is in the amount of US$6,747.00 (PHP 290,121.00).

This letter is your formal notification and describes the enclosed forms. In all cases, the primary partners must both sign the Agreement Form and ensure correct Payee Information is sent to TRF. Any additional information and/or sponsor contributions TRF requires in order to make grant payment are described in the Agreement Form and the Sponsor Contributions Form.

A. Agreement Form. Be certain to refer to this document throughout the implementation of the project to help ensure compliance with TRF requirements.

B. Sponsor Contributions Form. This form gives instructions for sending cash (non SHARE/DDF) contributions to TRF. It is not included if your project is financed solely through SHARE/DDF contributions.

C. Payee Information Form. Coordinate with your partner to establish an appropriate payee. Complete and return the form to inform TRF where the grant payment should be sent.

Each partner is sent a copy of the forms. The same document need not be signed by all partners. Keep a copy of the signed forms for your records before returning the forms to TRF. Faxes are acceptable, and originals are not required. It is extremely important to remain in constant contact with your partner to ensure the above requirements are completed.

Additional information you will find helpful is included. (If you are receiving this document via e-mail, please see the accompanying e-mail message for links to the documents on the RI website.)

1. Terms and Conditions of Matching Grant Award. Read this document carefully, and refer to it when you have questions about TRF requirements.

2. Report Form. Reporting on your project is mandatory. Progress reports are due every twelve months, and a Final Report must be submitted within two months of your project's completion.

3. Humanitarian Programs Promotional Guide has information about how to promote in your community and in the media. A promotional plan is required before payment will be issued for grant awards of US$25,001 or more.

4. Paul Harris Fellow Recognition/Contribution Form can be used to receive Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) credit for cash contributions sent to TRF.

5. Making Your Sponsor Contributions Form. This form gives instructions about sending cash contributions to TRF, particularly for clubs/districts outside the USA. It is not included if your project is financed solely through SHARE/DDF contributions.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Catherine King

Grant Coordinator

Humanitarian Grants Staff

Phone: (847) 424-5397

Fax: (847) 866-9759

Email: Catherine.King@rotary.org

cc: Morris G. Morier, President, Rotary Club of Kalibo (D - 3850), RI

Dennis Johns, President, Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise (D - 5240), RI

Ramon Cua Locsin, DGSC, District 3850, RI

Bruce W. Howard, DGSC, District 5240, RI

Enclosures:

Matching Grant Agreement Form, Sponsor Contributions Form (if applicable),

Payee Information Form, Terms and Conditions of Matching Grant Award,

Report Form, Humanitarian Programs Promotional Guide, Paul Harris Fellow

Recognition Form, and Making Your Sponsor Contributions Form (if applicable).

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION CORNER

FUTURE VISION (2ND OF 2 PARTS)

Grants structure

Under the new grants structure model, the Foundation will provide two types of grants:

* The first type allows clubs and districts to support their specific service interests and address immediate needs in their communities and abroad. Provided as block grants to districts, these grants are modeled after the current District Simplified Grants program. Districts will be able to use up to 40 percent of their District Designated Fund to support these grants.

• The second type offers opportunities to participate in more strategically focused, sustainable activities with greater support from the Foundation. These grants will fund larger projects in a strategic area of focus -- a priority world need identified by Rotarians in which the Foundation is directing its resources to have a sustainable and measurable impact. (Three to five areas of focus will be determined by the Trustees at their April meeting, based on demonstrated Rotarian interest and experience in current Foundation programs, and considered at the June Board meeting.) Under this grant type, clubs and districts will select from two options:
• Club- and district-designed projects
• Package projects with strategic cooperative relationship organizations

Strategic cooperative relationships

The Rotary Foundation will form strategic cooperative relationships with organizations that specialize in one of the strategic areas of focus. The SCR organizations would provide financial support, technical expertise, and/or advocacy efforts in projects and activities that are designed jointly with the Foundation and include Rotarian participation. In addition to increasing the impact of Foundation grants, these relationships will offer opportunities to achieve greater recognition of Rotary’s work.

Distributable funds

A distributable funds model is designed to simplify the funding process.

The first type of grants, or block grants, will be funded by a percentage of District Designated Fund (DDF). During the three-year pilot phase, districts may use up to 40 percent of their available DDF to support smaller local and international projects and broadened activities. This percentage will be reviewed annually by the Trustees.

Under the second type, club- and district-designed grant projects will be supported by a World Fund match of DDF; other alternatives are also being considered. Package grant projects will be funded through a competitive process by the World Fund, Foundation earned income, contributions from SCR organizations, and other sources under consideration. Designed to achieve the most effective and strategic use of Foundation resources in reaching sustainable outcomes, the package grant projects will not require club and district financial support.

Implementation

The Future Vision Plan will be implemented in stages as identified in the draft transition plan (to be finalized in April). In 2008-09, the Trustees will select approximately 60 geographically dispersed districts to participate in a pilot program that will run 2009-12. The remaining districts will continue to use the current programs and grants processes.

Clubs and districts will receive more information about the program after the April 2008 Trustees’ meeting, and interested districts will be invited to submit applications in 2008-09.

RC KALIBO HOSTS ZONE IV MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

By: Megs Lunn

In addressing Rotary’s membership development concerns, the Rotary Club of Kalibo hosted the Sectional Membership Development Seminar for Zone IV Rotary Clubs of Rotary International District 3850 last January 12, 2008 at the APC Center Point Bldg., Kalibo, Aklan.

Chaired by Zone IV Assistant Governor, Past President Immanuel “Nolly” Sodusta, the seminar turned out successful with the attendance of quality Rotarians who traveled from Roxas City, Capiz and shared Rotary with Rotarians in Kalibo. The membership seminar was through the initiative of District 3850 Trainer, Past District Governor David “Dave” Villanueva of Rotary Club of RC Bacolod South. PDG Dave almost had a one-man show when he started it by first giving an orientation about the purpose of the seminar, and then followed by Membership Update in District 3850, Components of Membership Development, and Preparing a Club Membership Program. On the other hand, in lieu of District Secretary, Past President Rafael “Biboy” Jocson, Rotary Community Corps (RCC) District Coordinator, Past President Leonardo Raphael “Raphy” Tayco, Jr., delivered a talk on Rotary’s Public Image and its Impact on Membership.

During the seminar, PDG Dave discussed the Status of Rotary Membership in the Philippines. During his conversation with Rotary International President Bhichai Rattakul during the latter’s visit last 17 August 2007 in Cebu City, they have agreed that retention continues to be the major concern in Rotary. Likewise during the seminar, not to mention the membership process, the speaker emphasized the CORE VALUES of Rotary International, to wit: SERVICE, FELLOWSHIP, DIVERSITY, INTEGRITY and LEADERSHIP. All these Core Values are reflected in the Four Way Test which we apply in our daily lives. It has been an inspiration to foster and support the application of the Ideal of Service for the development and maintenance of high ethical standards in human relations. Of the things we think, say, or do…

Is the TRUTH?

Is it FAIR to all concerned?

Will it build GOODWIL and BETTER FRIENDSHIP?

Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Past President Raphy Tayco, Jr. stressed in his presentation the importance of Rotary’s Public Image. “Public relations efforts are vital to Rotary’s continued growth and service. Creating a positive image for Rotary is the responsibility of every Rotarian, both locally and globally. Effective PR campaigns build positive, strong relationships with their audiences. But promoting Rotary’s work in the best possible way and sharing your stories effectively with the public and the media are not easy tasks.”(PR/RI)

Immediate Past District Governor, Ramon “Toto” Cua Locsin, addressed the audience and informed them of the upcoming wheelchair project. He also reminded the members regarding the project report requirements needed by the district on the district-wide Matching Grant providing equipments to Day Care Centers. IPDG Toto and Pres. Michael “Kano” Ng of RC Metro Iloilo served as PDG Dave’s aides, as per request by the District Governor, Renier “Prince” Gerochi.

Present during the seminars were Rotarians from Rotary Club of Roxas: PRES. ROMMEL LASTIMOSO, SEC. PIP ACEPCION, RTN. RAOUL BERMEJO, RTN. BONNIE BARRERA; from Rotary Club of Roxas City: RTN. DANILO GALLEGA, JR.. PRES. RAY FAGUTAO, RTN. ESTEBAN CONTRERAS, RTN. JUVY BENLIRO, RTN. MARY ANTONETTE DELGADO, RTN. MA. LEAH DESLATE, RTN. VICTOR TANCO, JR., RTN. DANTE FLORES, RTN. ZOE HERRERA, RTN. NILO DIESTRO, RTN. RAMIR UNATING, RTN. RONIE ALATIIT, RTN. DIOSDADO BERGANTINOS; from Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo: PRES. JOHNNY Y. RETAMAR, RTN. RAPHY ISRAEL and from the host club – Rotary Club of Kalibo: PE MELROSE “MEGS” LUNN, PO PEPITO “PETE” RUIZ, PHILIP SAGE (guest), RTN. METHUSELAH “BING” SANTAMARIA, PRES. MORRIS “MORE” MORIER, PP VICTOR “VIC” SANTAMARIA, PP EDILBERTO “NONOY” MACAHILIG, PP AGUSTO “GUS” SOLMIRANO, RTN. ZAMIE BRITNELL, RTN. LENY ALCEDO

AG IMMANUEL “NOLLY” SODUSTA, PP VICTOR “VIC” NABIONG, PP ARTURO “ART” CARPIO, PP LEONARDO RAPHAEL “RAPHY” TAYCO, JR., PP AMBROSIO “BOTOY” VILLORENTE, RTN RAMONA “MONA” MAGAYANES, RTN NIFLEM “KATO” MEREN, PP LINO DIAPO, and SPOUSES GEL SODUSTA and BECKY MORIER.

(picture to be featured soon )

Weekly Rotary Foundation Thoughts

Week 14:

This week’s Rotary Foundation Thought is about literacy projects.

The Rotary Foundation has provided a great number of grants to support literacy projects around the world. A Matching Grant was awarded to provide 1,400 textbooks for a secondary school in Amawbia, Nigeria. Students who were unable to afford the high cost of textbooks are now able to borrow these books for the entire school year. As a result, the academic performance of the students has improved significantly.

In Nepal, Rotary clubs received a Matching Grant to help provide scholarships for students at the Manasarovar Academy in Kathmandu, Nepal. This grant helped facilitate the education of approximately 150 students, mostly Tibetan refugees. In a country where young men and women have limited access to education, this project represented an invaluable opportunity for students wishing to further their education.

Week 15:

This week’s Rotary Foundation Thought is about becoming a Benefactor.

A Rotary Foundation Benefactor is a person who has notified The Rotary Foundation that he/she has made provisions in their final state plans, or made an outright gift of US$1000 or more to The Rotary Foundation’s Permanent Fund. Benefactors receive a commemorative certificate, a letter of appreciation and a blue and gold recognition insignia to attach to their Rotary or Paul Harris Fellow pin. A US$1000 gift to The Foundation creates a legacy of helping people lead better lives around the world.

There are over 68,000 Benefactors in the Rotary world today. Are you one?

RI THEME 2008-09

For Rotary International Theme 2008-09, visit our International website at the link provided in this blog (www.rotary.org)

Cheers!

ATI-ATIHAN 2008, Kalibo, Aklan

JANUARY - ROTARY AWARENESS MONTH

Rtn. JB and brother Vere and wife from Brisbane,

Australia joined Rotary having fun during our sad-sad

last January 18, 2007.

New Washinton Comprehensive Highschool Interact Club

fun, too...

RCC Rescue SEAL-Aklan relaxing while waiting

for the drumbeat....

PP Nonoy, Rotakids Clouds and Lennard and PP Raphy..

"peace"!

PP Raphy, Ann Nikki and Rotakids with adopted Clouds hehehehe....

PP Panski, PP Vady and while PP Lino on his back huhuhu

Kalantiao Toastmasters Club joined the fun, too with Rotary Family,

with RCC SEALS Rescue- Aklan and RCC Malogo, New Washinton.

PE Megs Lunn with PP Tuking and Rtn. Cesar from

RC Marikina West (who came over first time for the

festival)!~

Aklan Police Provincial Office joined forces with Rotary, too...

thank you Rtn. Bong (PD-APPO)

Along the way, we came across of our daughter club -

RC Metro Kalibo - also to celebrate Rotary Awareness Month!

At PP Panski's store during the assembly...Rotary spouses having fun

before the street dancing, with some guests from RC Marikina

West.

Interactors from DIBI ...

Public Image Chair - PP Botoy with RC Marikina West

Rotarians....

Sharing Rotary - VIVA! SR. STO. NINO!

Kalibo had visitors like Senators Mar Roxas and Franklin Drilon,

Gov. Vic Tanco of Capiz, too..

PP Botoy was the moderator during the PressCon held

at the Guest House, Capitol, Kalibo.

Rtn. Bong Durana, Jr. PP Botoy, Rtn. Cesar and PP Tuking

sharing Rotary experiences...

PP Tuking and Rtn. Cesar during their arrival at the Kalibo airport...

The "Papa's" in town hehehe

Rotakids Lennard and Clouds with Papa Nick ..

PE Megs with Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

Chairman - Bayani Fernando ....the Ati-Atihan garland

courtesy of Rotary..

Rotakid Clouds will not be at peace without her in the picture, too

hehehehe

RC Marikina West PP Tuking, Rtn. Cesar with

Gov. Vic Tanco of Capiz at the guest house..

The next day, RC Roxas Rotarians and US Peace Corp Volunteers

from Roxas City came over

to celebrate with us, too...led by PE Pip, currently Sec. Pip

of RC Roxas and PDG Mark Ortiz, hala bira guys!

PE Pip in red cap and AG Mark in stripe tshirt,

VIVA KAY SR. STO. NINO!

PUBLIC IMAGE CHAIR IS AKLAN PRESS CLUB PRESIDENT

President Elect Megs Lunn is the Lady Dean of Ceremonies
during the Aklan Press Club induction and awarding event
at Sampaguita Gardens Resort, New Washington, Aklan.

PP Botoy Villorente during his inaugural address

as President of Aklan Press Club.

The Aklan Press Club induction and awarding ceremonies

held at Sampaguita Gardens Resort last January 18, 2007.

National Press Club President - Mr. Roy Mabasa

delivered his address...Mr. Mabasa is also

the Senior Editor of Manila Bulletin and Lead Convenor

of Newstand Forum at Ambassador Hotel..

MMDA Chairman - Bayani Fernando -

THE PERFORMER, REFORMER AND

PROBLEM -SOLVER !

Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc.

President - Mr. Juan "Johnny" P. Dayang -

a true blooded Aklanon and former Mayor of

Kalibo...

Kalibo Mayor Reymar Rebaldo delivered his

response after the Conferment of Award of Distinction

from PAPI..

Former Vice Gov. (Atty) Kel Tolentino

delivered an inspirational message...

Full force audience from RC Kalibo led by

PP Art Carpio ...with some

guests from RC Marikina West.

...and also with IPP Gus and Ann Glo and company...

..of course with Asst. Gov. Noli and Ann Gel

joining the other table of Rotarians and guests..

Members of the Aklan Press Club from the Tri-Media

of TV, Print and Radio...huhuhu am not in the pic coz

I was busy emceeing and taking photos, too...double job

left me dead-tired after a long day of merry making and a long night

of program.. hehehehe

The VIP's at the presidential table...

Secretary's Message - January 15, 2007

ZONE 4 SECTIONAL MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

By the time you read this Budyong, our club would have had hosted the Zone 4 Sectional Membership Development Seminar at the ACP Centerpointe in Kalibo. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our Rotarians and spouses who had actively supported this activity of our club. Special thanks to PE Megs Lunn for ably emceeing the program and also to Rtn Bing Santamaria and PO Pete Ruiz for their active roles in the opening ceremony.

In hosting the Zone 4 seminar, Rotary Club of Kalibo once again proves that it is one of the most effective clubs in Dist.3850 which can give strong support to the district’s programs and projects. After all, this Rotary Year’s Assistant Governor for our zone is none other than our very own PP Nolly Sodusta. This membership seminar was very important to every Rotary club because ensuring club members to remain dedicated and enthusiastic is a constant challenge and a pressing concern to leaders of many of our Rotary clubs faced with high turnover rate. That is why attracting and bringing in new members has always been one of the primary goals of the district. Increase in membership coupled with proper membership development greatly enhances the club’s capability to serve our community.

It is now Ati-atihan time in Kalibo and we can hear the sound of the drums practicing for the street-dancing. The streets are already so full with decorations that you would almost think it is about a soft drink festival instead of honoring the Sr.Sto. Nino. At any rate, RC Kalibo will join the sadsad ( street-dancing ) on Jan 18^th Friday at 2pm. We will assemble at PP Panski’s Avenue Tailoring shop located in Kalibo Shopping Center for the necessary ‘priming’ prior to the 2-hour sadsad. Please wear our club T-shirts. See you all in the Friday sadsad.

Viva Kay Senior Sto. Nino!!!

Editorial - January 15, 2008

SECTIONAL MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR,

ROTARY’S PUBLIC IMAGE AND ROTARY AWARENESS MONTH

Last Saturday, January 12, 2008, the Rotary Club of Kalibo hosted the Sectional District Seminar for the District 3850 Zone 4 Rotary Clubs comprising of Rotary Clubs of Capiz and Aklan, namely RC Roxas, RC Metro Roxas, RC Roxas Central, RC Kalibo, RC Metro Kalibo and RC Boracay. The seminar is under the initiative of Regional Rotary International Membership Chair PDG David “Dave” Villanueva.

Membership development has three (3) elements: Retention, Recruitment and Organizing new clubs, and this seminar attempts to update the Rotary Clubs in Zone 4 on the Status of Membership in District 3850 as well as discuss the different components of Membership Development. Likewise, the clubs are briefed on the preparation of a club membership program.

This month of January also being Rotary Awareness Month, the different Rotary clubs are encouraged to help expand awareness of Rotary’s global humanitarian efforts, and these are best done through Public Relations, Advertising and brochures on Rotary. Public relations informs communities around the world that Rotary is a credible organization that meets real needs. When a Rotary club has a positive public image, current members are motivated to be active and prospective members are eager to join. And so, a topic on Rotary's Public Image & Its Impact on Membership was included in this seminar.

As members of the world’s first service club organization, Rotarians have much to be proud of as they put Service Above Self while advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. Thus, during this Rotary Awareness Month, let us all help provide the public and our community with information about Rotary and promotes the club’s service projects and activities.

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION CORNER

by: PP Raphy Tayco, Jr., PHF ++

Future Vision (First of 2 Parts) Overview

In anticipation of the Foundation’s 100-year anniversary in 2017, the Trustees set out in 2005 to develop a 10-year vision with a three-year plan to move the Foundation toward its second century of service. This vision and plan reflect input from a wide variety of stakeholders through interviews, surveys, focus groups, and input sessions and include a comprehensive approach for setting goals and a roadmap for successful execution.

A vision was developed for the Foundation -- Enabling Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace -- which became the basis for the Foundation’s new mission statement. The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.

The Foundation’s new mission and vision, along with its new motto — Doing Good in the World — were approved by the Foundation Trustees and the RI Board and endorsed by the Council on Legislation.

The Future Vision Plan

The Future Vision Plan is designed to

• Simplify Foundation programs and processes consistent with the mission
• Focus Rotarian service efforts where they will have the greatest impact by addressing priority world needs that are relevant to Rotarians
• Offer program options to help achieve both global and local goals
• Increase the sense of ownership at the district and club levels by transferring more decisions to the districts
• Gain greater understanding of The Rotary Foundation’s work and enhance Rotary’s public image

With a goal of full implementation by 2012-13, the Future Vision Plan offers new models for

• Grants structure
• Strategic cooperative relationships
• Distributable funds

“Being everything to everyone has left the Foundation struggling to realize its mission. The new structure allows us to build on our strengths and realize more sustainable outcomes.” - Robert S. Scott, 2007-08 Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair

Weekly Rotary Foundation Thoughts - January 15, 2007

Week 9:

This week’s Rotary Foundation Thought is about District Simplified Grants.

The Rotary Foundation District Simplified Grants program allows Rotary clubs to identify, plan and fund worthy projects in their own communities or internationally. All Rotary clubs are eligible to apply for District Designated Funds to help support worthy projects in our own communities. Projects such as Toys for Tots, purchasing kitchen equipment for a food shelter, providing financial assistance for after school programs for at-risk children, or making improvements to a playground, are examples of worthwhile District Simplified Grants.

The more funds raised for Annual Programs Fund-SHARE, the more funds available for us to do good work here in our own towns and cities as well as internationally. Please, make your annual gift today!

Week 10:

This week’s Rotary Foundation Thought is about Ambassadorial Scholarships.

The Rotary Foundation began in 1917, but didn’t become a major component of Rotary until founder Paul Harris’s death in 1947. Upon Paul’s death, more than $00 students from some 110 countries have studied abroad. Did you know that film1 million was contributed in memorial gifts. Shortly thereafter the first program of the Foundation was established: Fellowship for Advanced Study -- the forerunner to the now-popular Ambassadorial Scholarships program.

The Rotary Foundation’s Ambassadorial Scholarships program is one of the world’s largest privately funded international scholarship programs for university studies. Since 1947, approximately 37,0

critic Roger Ebert; journalist Bill Moyers; and Sadako Ogata, the former UN High Commissioner on Refugees were Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars?