THE IMMEDIATE RECEPIENT OF THIS PROPOSED PROJECT IS A PUBLIC SCHOOL LOCATED AT BARANGGAY ABUNO, LAPU-LAPU CITY WITH ABOUT 800 ENROLLEES.
THE STUDENTS ARE MOSTLY FROM FAMILIES WHOSE BASIC SOURCE OF LIVELIHOOD IS GUITAR MAKING.
2. DEEP WELL FOR WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
”This project aims to drill deep well and construct an overhead water storage tank. Thus will able to provide the very needed potable water for the community of Baranggay Abuno, Lapu-lapu City especially at the about 800 Abuno High School students.
The Abuno High School , through its Parents-Teachers Association (PTCA) will help on the process of drilling and installation of the deep well and storage tank.
3. Cost Estimates:
Electrict Pump and Water Storage Tank US $ 500.00
Pipes and Fittings for Water line US $ 200.00
Angle Bars/ Flat Bars/ Welding Rods/Consumables US $ 100.00
Drilling Cost – (Labor Cost) US $ 200.00
Fabrication of Flatform for Overhead Storage Tank US $ 150.00
Laboratory Test for Water Safety US $ 50.00
TOTAL COST US $ 1,200.00
Other RC Mactan WCS Projects :RY 2006-07 Water Supply & Distribution at Gabi Cordova Elem School
RY 2005-06 Water Supply and Distribution at Calawisan, lapulapu City
RY 2004-05 Water Supply & Distribution at Brgy Bangbang, Cordova
RY 2003-04 Livelihood program for RCC Basak : RUG MAKING & Entrepreneurship
RY 2003-04 Livelihood program for RCC Cogon: Dressmaking & Entrepreneurship
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
REAHABILITATION AND PROSTHESIS FOR AMPUTEES
PROJECT ROTARY: SHARE A STEP
Operation Lakaw… Let’s Walk with New Hope
There are hundreds of people who lost a leg or both legs due to Accidents, Diabetes and other illnesses. Many of them are young, bread winners, and are potentials for employment if given a chance to walk again through prosthesis. This may help them gain more self confidence and become fruitful citizens.
However, due to poverty and lack of financial access, many cannot afford to have prosthesis.
Rotary Club of Mactan was able to find a local partner, the UPPGH Rehab Dept. to design a new project :“ROTARY SHARES A STEP : Operation Lakaw… Let’s Walk with HOPE.”
Target Date : October 19, 20 & 21
Financial Needs :
1. Comity/ Doctors’ Travel Expense to neighboring cities US $ 200.00& town to conduct screening of Patients
2. Travel Expense of 3 Technicians Cebu-Manila- Cebu $ 300.00
3. Local accommodations of 3 Technicians $ 300.00with food and travel allowance ( 3days)
4. Printing of Posters/ Newspaper fee to inform the community $ 200.00of the available service ____________
TOTAL $ 1,000.00
WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN INTERNATIONAL PARTNERto help us fund the project… please be the ONE !
Operation Lakaw… Let’s Walk with New Hope
There are hundreds of people who lost a leg or both legs due to Accidents, Diabetes and other illnesses. Many of them are young, bread winners, and are potentials for employment if given a chance to walk again through prosthesis. This may help them gain more self confidence and become fruitful citizens.
However, due to poverty and lack of financial access, many cannot afford to have prosthesis.
Rotary Club of Mactan was able to find a local partner, the UPPGH Rehab Dept. to design a new project :“ROTARY SHARES A STEP : Operation Lakaw… Let’s Walk with HOPE.”
Target Date : October 19, 20 & 21
Financial Needs :
1. Comity/ Doctors’ Travel Expense to neighboring cities US $ 200.00& town to conduct screening of Patients
2. Travel Expense of 3 Technicians Cebu-Manila- Cebu $ 300.00
3. Local accommodations of 3 Technicians $ 300.00with food and travel allowance ( 3days)
4. Printing of Posters/ Newspaper fee to inform the community $ 200.00of the available service ____________
TOTAL $ 1,000.00
WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN INTERNATIONAL PARTNERto help us fund the project… please be the ONE !
Friday, August 3, 2007
WELCOME DISTRICT 3860 GOVERNOR "YUMI" ESPINA
a Singaporean Rare Tree as mark of governor's visit to RC MACTAN INFORMATION BUILDING
Turnover of 2 desk top computers to LapuLapu Central Elementary School thru School Principal Mdme Lucia Zapanta, a ssincere thanks to our zone1E Asst. Governor Lito for sharing so that we can extend our literacy program.
The Governor with members of RC MACTAN SITE ROTARACT
STEC INTERACT Mural painting competition
Thursday, August 2, 2007
WATER FOR GABI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A happy Mayor Sitoy of Cordova with District 3860 Governor Espina
a very special thanks to a well known friends from Japan: Rotary Club of Chiba, Japan
tower with pump house and water tank
now a school serving 400 elementary school kids has water
NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
training the young and prepare them for a healthy lifestyle, BASAK day care center
eating healthy food is fun, Canjulao day care center
homework and reading after eating heathy food, typical dwelling somewhere in Basak
HEALTH AND NUTRITION: VITAMIN A
Instead of giving capsules, the planting of vegetables rich in vitamin A was in encouraged to 4 groups of 50 mothers each. They had a competition to cook according to nutrition needs, inexpensive and tasty.
ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS
RC MACTAN sustains several community corps, producing rugs, candles or offering services such as massage, reflexology, hair cut, recycling solid waste, or propagating vitamin A.
Latest addition to the list of products: lamp shades
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Paul Harris 1933 Rotary International Speech
In 1933 Paul harris gave a speech at the 24th annual Rotary International Convention. It was aired around the world. There was no video of this event, so Don Kemplen, RC Modesto East, Ca, decided to animate a picture of Paul Harris and present the speech in a visual context.
MANGROVE PLANTING PROJECY
MactanMangrove trees have continually been cut over the years and have despoiled fisheries resources.
In 1918, the Philippines had an estimated 450,000 hectares of mangrove cover.
After 75 years, over 310,000 hectares of the country’s mangrove cover has been lost due to cutting, conversation of mangrove swamps to fishponds, and in general, poor management by communities and local governments.
Mangroves play an important role in maintaining the ecological balance of the coastal ecosystem. Mangrove forests act as sieves in the coastal zone, preventing the damaging effect of upland sediments that wash down to the coasts on sea grass beds and fragile coral reefs.
Aside from promoting clear water for the growth of corals and sea grass, mangrove roots serve as hiding places for young animals and fishes, the branches and leaves provide shelter for birds and wildlife.
Mangrove leaves fall and decompose into microscopic detritus that serve as food for animals and fish in the mangrove areas.
Aside from this, the crown and stem of mangrove trees serve as physical barriers that absorb the force of winds and waves that can cause damage to the coastal communities.
Rotary Club of MACTAN, together with its Interact Clubs, is taking a step to rehabilitate our mangroves habitat and conserve what is left after all the destruction. We are looking for an International Rotary Partner who can help us fund the planting of 10,000 mangrove seedlings.
One mangrove seedling is P/ 15.00 or US$ 32 cents or HK$ 2.40.
In 1918, the Philippines had an estimated 450,000 hectares of mangrove cover.
After 75 years, over 310,000 hectares of the country’s mangrove cover has been lost due to cutting, conversation of mangrove swamps to fishponds, and in general, poor management by communities and local governments.
Mangroves play an important role in maintaining the ecological balance of the coastal ecosystem. Mangrove forests act as sieves in the coastal zone, preventing the damaging effect of upland sediments that wash down to the coasts on sea grass beds and fragile coral reefs.
Aside from promoting clear water for the growth of corals and sea grass, mangrove roots serve as hiding places for young animals and fishes, the branches and leaves provide shelter for birds and wildlife.
Mangrove leaves fall and decompose into microscopic detritus that serve as food for animals and fish in the mangrove areas.
Aside from this, the crown and stem of mangrove trees serve as physical barriers that absorb the force of winds and waves that can cause damage to the coastal communities.
Rotary Club of MACTAN, together with its Interact Clubs, is taking a step to rehabilitate our mangroves habitat and conserve what is left after all the destruction. We are looking for an International Rotary Partner who can help us fund the planting of 10,000 mangrove seedlings.
One mangrove seedling is P/ 15.00 or US$ 32 cents or HK$ 2.40.
MATCHING GRANT PROPOSAL: AMBULANCE
LIS PRECIOUS !
Savings lives through prompt responses to emergency calls is why the Rotary Club of Mactan plans to have this project.
Our service partner will be the Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation in Cebu and Lapulapu.
Currently, the ambulance run of ERUF had increased tremendously, that sometimes, they were forced to decline some calls due to lack of ambulance.This project aims to provide one unit of ambulance to ERUF to serve the community of Mactan and its neighboring cities and towns.
Cost USD 22,000
Fundinging still needed: USD 16,000
Savings lives through prompt responses to emergency calls is why the Rotary Club of Mactan plans to have this project.
Our service partner will be the Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation in Cebu and Lapulapu.
Currently, the ambulance run of ERUF had increased tremendously, that sometimes, they were forced to decline some calls due to lack of ambulance.This project aims to provide one unit of ambulance to ERUF to serve the community of Mactan and its neighboring cities and towns.
Cost USD 22,000
Fundinging still needed: USD 16,000
ROTARIANS MEET HONORARY CONSUL OF RUSSIA AT BELGIUM NATIONAL DAY
Honorary Consul of Russia in Cebu is Mrs Armie Lopez Garcia, here seen with President, Secretary and Treasurer of ROTARY CLUB OF MACTAN
Rotarians meet the Ambassador of Belgium to the Philippines at the occasion of the Belgium National Day. Joining the celebration is Honorary Consul of Russia, Mrs Amie Lopez Garcia.
2d VISIT OF MISS JENNY LACHANCE
This time around Miss Lachance surprised with a 200 USD donation by Rotary Club of White House, Tennessee. A very warm thanks to all the members of this club. President Maita immediately decided that this money would by equipment for the Poblacion Health Care Center.
BASAK DAY CARE CENTER
POBLACION HEALTH CARE CENTER
Special thanks to ROTARY CLUB OF GALLATIN for extending assistance to Rey. Rey is running a small store with school supplies. Also he produces Paper Bags. His increased inventory and his newly installed telephone increase his turnover.
Please also read article about 1st visit of Miss Lachance:
http://rc-mactan.blogspot.com/2007/06/visit-of-miss-jennie-lachance.html
also please visit her website:
http://www.planetrotary.net/
Sunday, July 29, 2007
RC MACTAN WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
RC MACTAN welcomes Hon. Nerissa Soon Ruiz
and Mr Jeff Escala
RC MACTAN welcomes Mr Fernando Manglapus, Mr Ervi Maderazo and Mrs Caridad Labe
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
A NON-ROTARIAN PAUL HARRIS FELLOW
The recognition of Paul Harris Fellows is the highlight of any event celebrating Rotary and also this last July 14, 2007 at the grand induction evening. 
Mr Ernesto Gonzales is a benevolent philantropist who resides in California. He is not a member of Rotary. Due to his generous contributions he was awarded a Paul Harris fellow.
Also recognized were President Maita (MPH+2), President Elect Mona (MPH+4)
and treasurer Rene ( MPH+1)
MESSAGE FROM RC BAGUMBAYAN-MANILA
14 July, 2007
Pres. Maita Manglapus
President R.Y. 2007-08
Rotary Club of Mactan
District 3860
Greetings!
With deep sense of pride, I congratulate the officers and members of the ROTARY CLUB OF Mactan RI District 3860, on the occasion of the club’s 24th INDUCTION and HANDOVER CEREMONIES, being led my classmate in the Rotary World, Pres. Maita Manglapus. Much has been done by the outgoing set of officers and predecessors, if only to perpetuate the ideals of the service to community, our nation, and throughout the world. You have reached out the needy, the desolate and the helpless. You fed the hungry, cared the sick, and assisted the poor. You reached out; to lead the way…you touch their hearts.
It is only fitting to salute you all for your relentless efforts in the pursuit of Rotary’s ideals. As your club inducts new members, officers and directors, may all of you renew your commitment to service. I enjoin you to continue what you have started and have always done.
As one of your numerous sister clubs, our own club under my leadership will carry-out the propagation of our common goal in sharing common aim for strengthening our community and our international bonds, sticking to this years theme, “ROTARY SHARES”.
Again my warmest congratulations and more power!
Mabuhay ang Rotary Club of MACTAN !
Robert G. Koa
President RY 2007-2008
RC Bagumbayan-Manila
RI District 3810
Pres. Maita Manglapus
President R.Y. 2007-08
Rotary Club of Mactan
District 3860
Greetings!
With deep sense of pride, I congratulate the officers and members of the ROTARY CLUB OF Mactan RI District 3860, on the occasion of the club’s 24th INDUCTION and HANDOVER CEREMONIES, being led my classmate in the Rotary World, Pres. Maita Manglapus. Much has been done by the outgoing set of officers and predecessors, if only to perpetuate the ideals of the service to community, our nation, and throughout the world. You have reached out the needy, the desolate and the helpless. You fed the hungry, cared the sick, and assisted the poor. You reached out; to lead the way…you touch their hearts.
It is only fitting to salute you all for your relentless efforts in the pursuit of Rotary’s ideals. As your club inducts new members, officers and directors, may all of you renew your commitment to service. I enjoin you to continue what you have started and have always done.
As one of your numerous sister clubs, our own club under my leadership will carry-out the propagation of our common goal in sharing common aim for strengthening our community and our international bonds, sticking to this years theme, “ROTARY SHARES”.
Again my warmest congratulations and more power!
Mabuhay ang Rotary Club of MACTAN !
Robert G. Koa
President RY 2007-2008
RC Bagumbayan-Manila
RI District 3810
4 SCHOLARS SPONSORED TO E-LEARNING
RC MACTAN sponsors 4 scholars to the "Kasambahay E-Learning Program" at LapuLapu Central School, starting July 2007, classes every Sunday 1 to 5 pm
This E-Skills Training Project will play a critical role in the technical advancement of Filipino youth. It will develop and produce web-based learning materials and toools for vocational technical courses.Monday, July 23, 2007
MISS JENNIE ADOLFO AWARDED
Outgoing President Sven awarded Miss Jennie Adolfo in sincere recognition for sharing her talents and creativity in making the club's official website and online newsletters.Miss Adolfo could not attend the awarding ceremonies in person, so it was handed over by Rn Mona during her visit at Bahay Mapagmahal, Novalichez.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
BLOOD DONATION
JULY is Blood Donation Month
ROTARY CLUB OF MACTAN in coordination with DepEd Mandaue and Philippine National Red Cross held a BLOOD LETTING ACTIVITY on July 8, 2007 at Sotero Cabahug Complex, Mandaue City
(See pictures separate file)
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS IF YOU DONATED BLOOD?
July is the National Blood Donation Month, PNRC is encouraging healthy individuals to participate in this noble act, YES, it is a noble act. It can save lives particularly those with hematologic disorders like Anemias especially Aplastic Anemias, Leukemias (blood cancer), Hemophilia (bleeding disorder) and Thalassemia and those with massive blood loss due to major surgery, miscarriage or childbirth, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Blood donation is beneficial not just to the recipient but to the donor as well. Here are some of the health benefits if we donate blood: You will receive vital health checks which include blood pressure, pulse rate and body temperature. You are able to get screened for the communicable diseases such as HIV virus (AIDS), Hepatitis B and C virus (Jaundice), Malaria Parasite, Syphilis and also blood groups. It reduces the chances of ischemic heart diseases (beginning of heart problems) as frequent donations reduce the accumulated and unwanted iron load from the body. Blood donation is 100% safe. It has no possibility of getting communicable diseases since blood collecting set and needles used are sterile and also disposable. Our society is today threatened by scarcity of blood. Blood can't be manufactured nor can be synthesized. So let's save lives, share our blood and be a Good Samaritan.
ROTARY CLUB OF MACTAN in coordination with DepEd Mandaue and Philippine National Red Cross held a BLOOD LETTING ACTIVITY on July 8, 2007 at Sotero Cabahug Complex, Mandaue City
(See pictures separate file)
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS IF YOU DONATED BLOOD?
July is the National Blood Donation Month, PNRC is encouraging healthy individuals to participate in this noble act, YES, it is a noble act. It can save lives particularly those with hematologic disorders like Anemias especially Aplastic Anemias, Leukemias (blood cancer), Hemophilia (bleeding disorder) and Thalassemia and those with massive blood loss due to major surgery, miscarriage or childbirth, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Blood donation is beneficial not just to the recipient but to the donor as well. Here are some of the health benefits if we donate blood: You will receive vital health checks which include blood pressure, pulse rate and body temperature. You are able to get screened for the communicable diseases such as HIV virus (AIDS), Hepatitis B and C virus (Jaundice), Malaria Parasite, Syphilis and also blood groups. It reduces the chances of ischemic heart diseases (beginning of heart problems) as frequent donations reduce the accumulated and unwanted iron load from the body. Blood donation is 100% safe. It has no possibility of getting communicable diseases since blood collecting set and needles used are sterile and also disposable. Our society is today threatened by scarcity of blood. Blood can't be manufactured nor can be synthesized. So let's save lives, share our blood and be a Good Samaritan.
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Presidents message
President’s Message
July 1, 2007
It is an honor and privilege to be given this opportunity to serve as president of the Rotary Club of MACTAN. We have given our best to serve the communities of Mactan and its neighboring places for more than two decades.
For rotary year 2007-08, our theme is "Rotary Shares" and I cannot think of any other organization that exemplifies this theme as much as Rotary. It is the best time to reflect on what we have accomplished and what more we can do when we work together as an organization dedicated to making the world a better place.
As an appetizer for the year’s club activities, I am happy to announce that we are the only Rotary Club in Cebu that have our own ROTARY INFORMATION BUILDING located at Mactan Export Processing Zone, it is an appropriate venue for our programs on Literacy, Health, Water and Livelihood. It is also the best campaign headquarter for our "Environment Advocacy" mainly the mangroves planting projects.
To complement, we have a newer and more comprehensive website to blast our programs that will serve as our link to the world, to establish friendship and partnership.
Looking back, I was awed by the accomplishments of my more seasoned and more experienced predecessors. Their accomplishments will always be a challenge and inspiration. I assure you that effort continues that we can be proud of the legacy that was passed many years ago. Let’s continue the work as one team, one family as we celebrate Rotary throughout the year.
For my team, let’s REV-UP our Rotary spirit, let’s soar high and bring Rotary Club of MACTAN to greater heights. !
Maita C. Manglapus
President
Rotary Club of Mactan
R.Y. 2007-08
July 1, 2007
It is an honor and privilege to be given this opportunity to serve as president of the Rotary Club of MACTAN. We have given our best to serve the communities of Mactan and its neighboring places for more than two decades.
For rotary year 2007-08, our theme is "Rotary Shares" and I cannot think of any other organization that exemplifies this theme as much as Rotary. It is the best time to reflect on what we have accomplished and what more we can do when we work together as an organization dedicated to making the world a better place.
As an appetizer for the year’s club activities, I am happy to announce that we are the only Rotary Club in Cebu that have our own ROTARY INFORMATION BUILDING located at Mactan Export Processing Zone, it is an appropriate venue for our programs on Literacy, Health, Water and Livelihood. It is also the best campaign headquarter for our "Environment Advocacy" mainly the mangroves planting projects.
To complement, we have a newer and more comprehensive website to blast our programs that will serve as our link to the world, to establish friendship and partnership.
Looking back, I was awed by the accomplishments of my more seasoned and more experienced predecessors. Their accomplishments will always be a challenge and inspiration. I assure you that effort continues that we can be proud of the legacy that was passed many years ago. Let’s continue the work as one team, one family as we celebrate Rotary throughout the year.
For my team, let’s REV-UP our Rotary spirit, let’s soar high and bring Rotary Club of MACTAN to greater heights. !
Maita C. Manglapus
President
Rotary Club of Mactan
R.Y. 2007-08
farewell PRESIDENT SVEN
farewell to president Sven, welcome past president Sven
FROM ALL OF US: THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR A JOB WELL DONE!
Thank you for having accepted to be our President in difficult times
Thank you for your courage effort time ... and financial support
Congratulations for your success.
From your CyberSpace team:
Thanks for accepting this pioneer project to put the club online via website, blogspot newsletter and flickr foto archive.
Thank you for your patience with us. Future presidents and the club will be the ones to harvest what you planted.
FROM ALL OF US: THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR A JOB WELL DONE!
Thank you for having accepted to be our President in difficult times
Thank you for your courage effort time ... and financial support
Congratulations for your success.
From your CyberSpace team:
Thanks for accepting this pioneer project to put the club online via website, blogspot newsletter and flickr foto archive.
Thank you for your patience with us. Future presidents and the club will be the ones to harvest what you planted.
Friday, July 6, 2007
RI conference, Salt Lake City, UT
An Open Letter to Fellow Rotarians from 10 Rotary Districts of 700 Clubs in the Philippines from Rotary Club of Mactan, District 3860, PE MonaBourseaux
Dear Fellow Rotarians,
Subject: Glimpses in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
98th Annual RI Convention June 17-20, 2007
The world connects not by molecules. It connects through ideas, hopes,
faces, dreams, actions, stories and memories.I said in my heart, “I will connect with you, my fellow Rotarians, through my stories and memories during the RI Convention recently held in Utah.” Thus, this letter. Please read on.
A Rotary convention provides abundant examples of people whose greatest gift is Leading the Way in Sharing Rotary to others by Serving Above Self.
There were close to 16,000 Registered Rotarians one may meet at any given time in the RI Shuttle Bus service provided for around the designated hotels
It does not matter whether one greeted each other Good Morning, Buon Giorno, Buenas Dias, Bon Jour, Guten Morgen, Kumbawa or simpyl Hi, Your Rotary pin, in whatever shape and form, identified you.
Salt Lake City – In 1847 Brigham Young first saw the Salt Lake Valley and proclaimed “This is the right place.” He and his band of Latter day Saints (aka Mormons) were looking to settle where they could practice their religion, free from persecution. Today, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir with 360 unpaid volunteers, known as one of the greatest and longest continuous broadcast choirs in the world, has received both Grammy and Emmy awards . Their weekly broadcast of Music and the Spoken Word echoes their faith in Jesus Christ. We, Rotarians, were fortunate to listen to them on Sunday,June 17, at exactly 9.30 a.m. for thirty minutes. The 21,000 seat auditorium must have been filled by almost all Rotarians. The gentle reminder from the host was “If you have to cough, please cough now”. I felt like sneezing, at least, it was not coughing. Their entrance hymn was the Lord’s Prayer. Awesome.
The House of Friendship offered exciting variety of acivities and live entertainment such as the Kings Trio, Utah Old time Fiddlers and country music. One met, greeted, shared adventures with fellow Rotarians while browsing booths hosted by Rotary Clubs and District Projects. Particularly interesting was the Genealogy booth where you can trace your Family Tree at no cost.
The opening session was highlighted by RI President Bill Boyd’s Keynote Address. It was warm and simple As he sat comfortably on a single high chair, recalling his achievements during the past year, he made me feel that he was talking to me privately in my own living room. For a moment, I was oblivious that the rest of the 16,000 Rotarians were listening as well.
The Flag Ceremony remained for me the poignant part in this opening session as in the past (Chicago and Malmo Conventions) . It never failed to capture the nationalism in me. I stood and clapped when the flag of the Philippines, for one brief and shining moment, occupied center stage from the time it was announced and displayed until it was neatly and almost reverently put in its assigned position together with the other 122 countries. Finally, as the Rotary Flag was announced as the flag that unites us all. we stood in awe and gave a standing ovation.
Remember Donny Osmond? He was a teen idol, who sang with his equally famous sister, Marie Osmond, in the 70s.. A Utah native, Donny has now five sons and one grandson. It was down memory lane time as he serenaded and tickled the hearts of the audience as he sang his once popular tune hits and compared it with his singing style when he was barely 14 years old. I thought I heard some Rotarians humming” And they called it Puppy Love “ as they exited the hall.
Plenary session 3. One of the interesting guests was William Gates, Sr. .He is father of Microsoft founder Bill Gates and an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Seattle. He is also co-chairman of the Bill and Melissa Gates Foundation. Retired lawyer Gates said, “Think big because anything less is a waste of your potential.”
Closing Plenary Session . President-elect RY 2007-8, Wilfrid J. Wilkinson and family were presented formally. I will eternally treasure this photo of mine with him. This is one of the rewards of attending Rotary international conventions. You get to shake hands with fellow Rotarians, address them as such even if one is RI President-elect or chairman of foundations, and still manage to get a snapshot or two until your other fellow Rotarian gets their obliging attention. .
During the finale, Dame Malvina Major accompanied by Joel Rosenberg , musical director and conductor of the New Zealand Opera, together with an orchestra of musicians from the Salt Lake City area, invited us to sing with her. Of course, I accepted the invitation without leaving my seat The song was Let There be Peace on Earth. One cannot help but hold hands with the Rotarian next to you. The lyrics reverberate inside my whole being, as we sang “ Let me walk with my Brother in perfect harmony…., to take each moment, to live each moment in peace eternally, let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.
Breakout Sessions
1. Brainwise-Literacy Teaching Skillls applying Dr. Eric Kandel’s Nobel Prize-wnning research on brain function and learning. Using Brainwise, Rotarians helped a range of communities make wise choices and take responsibility for their actions
2. Water for Life – Representatives of the Water resources Group and Rotarians from District 3150 (India) shared water project success stories and challenges. I obtained copy of Guide to Rainwater Harvesting in Malaysia from Ir John Cheah Kam Loong, Past District Governor 3310 RY1990-91. Copies were limited. Please request photocopies from me in case you are interested.
Incoming Club Presidents Workshop. As President Nominee, I attended this session with renewed vigor after listening to an international panel of past presidents share their ideas to prepare us for a year of success.
Life Life in Crescendo – Stephen R. Covey, author of bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, presided this popular and fully packed session. He shared stories in video clips about leadership to individuals, families and organizations. Behind everyone, he said, is a leader who in every stage of his life, create Greatness. Our meaning comes from within. We detect rather than invent our mission in life. We pay the price to discover what it is. The most important work we will ever do is always ahead of us.
Time constraints prevented me from attending some more interestesting sessions such as How to Raise Funds for the Rotary Foundation Annual Programs Fund, Literacy, Rotary Makes a Difference, Youth-at-Risk No More, /cle (Concentrated Language Encounter) Microcredit Success , Connecting to Youth through Water and many more.
Unofficial events such as Breakfast, Luncheon and Dinner Meetings, Rotary Microcredit, Class Reunions, Esperanto, Inner Wheel Induction, etc. are definitely added attractions
At the end of the 4-day convention, I collected my brochures and calling cards Then I asked myself, why am I a Rotarian? I am a Rotarian because there live in me the Rotary Spirit. I am inspired by the lines of this poem by Edgar Guest. Quote “ Red Roses for the living, a heart that’s tuned to giving, and strength to dare and do; to smooth the way for others, to make of life the most, to make the phrase ‘our brother’ mean more than idle boast.” Unquote.
This was written some 50 yrs ago and our spirit endures.
Vive le Rotary
PE Mona Bourseaux
Rotary Club of Mactan 3860
Dear Fellow Rotarians,
Subject: Glimpses in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
98th Annual RI Convention June 17-20, 2007
The world connects not by molecules. It connects through ideas, hopes,
faces, dreams, actions, stories and memories.I said in my heart, “I will connect with you, my fellow Rotarians, through my stories and memories during the RI Convention recently held in Utah.” Thus, this letter. Please read on.
A Rotary convention provides abundant examples of people whose greatest gift is Leading the Way in Sharing Rotary to others by Serving Above Self.
There were close to 16,000 Registered Rotarians one may meet at any given time in the RI Shuttle Bus service provided for around the designated hotels
It does not matter whether one greeted each other Good Morning, Buon Giorno, Buenas Dias, Bon Jour, Guten Morgen, Kumbawa or simpyl Hi, Your Rotary pin, in whatever shape and form, identified you.
Salt Lake City – In 1847 Brigham Young first saw the Salt Lake Valley and proclaimed “This is the right place.” He and his band of Latter day Saints (aka Mormons) were looking to settle where they could practice their religion, free from persecution. Today, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir with 360 unpaid volunteers, known as one of the greatest and longest continuous broadcast choirs in the world, has received both Grammy and Emmy awards . Their weekly broadcast of Music and the Spoken Word echoes their faith in Jesus Christ. We, Rotarians, were fortunate to listen to them on Sunday,June 17, at exactly 9.30 a.m. for thirty minutes. The 21,000 seat auditorium must have been filled by almost all Rotarians. The gentle reminder from the host was “If you have to cough, please cough now”. I felt like sneezing, at least, it was not coughing. Their entrance hymn was the Lord’s Prayer. Awesome.
The House of Friendship offered exciting variety of acivities and live entertainment such as the Kings Trio, Utah Old time Fiddlers and country music. One met, greeted, shared adventures with fellow Rotarians while browsing booths hosted by Rotary Clubs and District Projects. Particularly interesting was the Genealogy booth where you can trace your Family Tree at no cost.
The opening session was highlighted by RI President Bill Boyd’s Keynote Address. It was warm and simple As he sat comfortably on a single high chair, recalling his achievements during the past year, he made me feel that he was talking to me privately in my own living room. For a moment, I was oblivious that the rest of the 16,000 Rotarians were listening as well.
The Flag Ceremony remained for me the poignant part in this opening session as in the past (Chicago and Malmo Conventions) . It never failed to capture the nationalism in me. I stood and clapped when the flag of the Philippines, for one brief and shining moment, occupied center stage from the time it was announced and displayed until it was neatly and almost reverently put in its assigned position together with the other 122 countries. Finally, as the Rotary Flag was announced as the flag that unites us all. we stood in awe and gave a standing ovation.
Remember Donny Osmond? He was a teen idol, who sang with his equally famous sister, Marie Osmond, in the 70s.. A Utah native, Donny has now five sons and one grandson. It was down memory lane time as he serenaded and tickled the hearts of the audience as he sang his once popular tune hits and compared it with his singing style when he was barely 14 years old. I thought I heard some Rotarians humming” And they called it Puppy Love “ as they exited the hall.
Plenary session 3. One of the interesting guests was William Gates, Sr. .He is father of Microsoft founder Bill Gates and an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Seattle. He is also co-chairman of the Bill and Melissa Gates Foundation. Retired lawyer Gates said, “Think big because anything less is a waste of your potential.”
Closing Plenary Session . President-elect RY 2007-8, Wilfrid J. Wilkinson and family were presented formally. I will eternally treasure this photo of mine with him. This is one of the rewards of attending Rotary international conventions. You get to shake hands with fellow Rotarians, address them as such even if one is RI President-elect or chairman of foundations, and still manage to get a snapshot or two until your other fellow Rotarian gets their obliging attention. .
During the finale, Dame Malvina Major accompanied by Joel Rosenberg , musical director and conductor of the New Zealand Opera, together with an orchestra of musicians from the Salt Lake City area, invited us to sing with her. Of course, I accepted the invitation without leaving my seat The song was Let There be Peace on Earth. One cannot help but hold hands with the Rotarian next to you. The lyrics reverberate inside my whole being, as we sang “ Let me walk with my Brother in perfect harmony…., to take each moment, to live each moment in peace eternally, let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.
Breakout Sessions
1. Brainwise-Literacy Teaching Skillls applying Dr. Eric Kandel’s Nobel Prize-wnning research on brain function and learning. Using Brainwise, Rotarians helped a range of communities make wise choices and take responsibility for their actions
2. Water for Life – Representatives of the Water resources Group and Rotarians from District 3150 (India) shared water project success stories and challenges. I obtained copy of Guide to Rainwater Harvesting in Malaysia from Ir John Cheah Kam Loong, Past District Governor 3310 RY1990-91. Copies were limited. Please request photocopies from me in case you are interested.
Incoming Club Presidents Workshop. As President Nominee, I attended this session with renewed vigor after listening to an international panel of past presidents share their ideas to prepare us for a year of success.
Life Life in Crescendo – Stephen R. Covey, author of bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, presided this popular and fully packed session. He shared stories in video clips about leadership to individuals, families and organizations. Behind everyone, he said, is a leader who in every stage of his life, create Greatness. Our meaning comes from within. We detect rather than invent our mission in life. We pay the price to discover what it is. The most important work we will ever do is always ahead of us.
Time constraints prevented me from attending some more interestesting sessions such as How to Raise Funds for the Rotary Foundation Annual Programs Fund, Literacy, Rotary Makes a Difference, Youth-at-Risk No More, /cle (Concentrated Language Encounter) Microcredit Success , Connecting to Youth through Water and many more.
Unofficial events such as Breakfast, Luncheon and Dinner Meetings, Rotary Microcredit, Class Reunions, Esperanto, Inner Wheel Induction, etc. are definitely added attractions
At the end of the 4-day convention, I collected my brochures and calling cards Then I asked myself, why am I a Rotarian? I am a Rotarian because there live in me the Rotary Spirit. I am inspired by the lines of this poem by Edgar Guest. Quote “ Red Roses for the living, a heart that’s tuned to giving, and strength to dare and do; to smooth the way for others, to make of life the most, to make the phrase ‘our brother’ mean more than idle boast.” Unquote.
This was written some 50 yrs ago and our spirit endures.
Vive le Rotary
PE Mona Bourseaux
Rotary Club of Mactan 3860
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