Next year will be my final Rotary calendar as Rotaractor. I am now thinking of how to plan on becoming a Rotarian. I don’t know yet of any guide on how Rotaractors should gracefully prepare in turning into Rotarians.
So far, I can hear and see challenging situations like:
- Dealing with child rearing issues (especially in my case as soon to be wife and mother) and meetings and events attendance
- Financial stability
I just feel that I should be that “rich” or “accomplished” to be worthy be called as “Rotarian”. This is especially gloomy this year due to global economic recessions. Likewise, my financial management book calculations resulted that I will have my first million (in Pesos only) by age 40. I projected to have my first own major business engagement by age 35.
-So much attachment in Rotaract
I see nothing’s wrong with still being active in Rotaract but my attendance should be more in attending / organizing Rotary events by that time.
-What Rotary Club to Join
My sponsoring Rotary Club of Cubao is an all Male Rotary Club. I might be looking forward for the same kind of fellowships.
-Living up with Higher Ethics Standard
Indeed, this year is faced again with more ethics critics. The last years were lambasted with national and district Rotary icons involving in moral and financial cases.
For now, below are my rough possible solutions / plans:
-Try to apply time and family management techniques or join internet Rotary projects
-Grab the legal 1 year extension of age 31 so I can prepare more! :)
-Join Rotary at age 31 even not that ready
Maybe I should take the challenge of being worthy to be called a Rotarian starting the age 31.
-Or not to become a Rotarian yet until I feel worthy to be called one. However, while doing so, I should do the following:
o Become an active senior Rotaractor as Adviser and Resource Speaker
o Contribute more in fund raising
o Develop and train more young Rotaractors to become responsible leaders
o Become an “accomplished” individual at work or community
o Slowly but rightly build wealth
-Establish an “all former Rotaractors” Rotary Club
-I should be challenged to do more good to outweigh the bad ones
I guess, there will always be bad samples in any good organizations. It is just a matter of trying and resisting at all means not to become like them
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Sunday, December 27, 2009
TOP 10 REASONS IN ATTENDING CHRISTMAS PARTIES GALORE
I realized that I have always attended so many Christmas Parties every December and an extended ones in January. Below is my list of “TOP 10” reasons in enjoying hopping around Christmas parties:
-I love prizes even the corny ones :)…
-I am always lucky at raffle prizes!!!
This is since elementary days.
-I have grown so much in Rotaract that Christmas parties mean club, district, national and members’ families and companies partiesssss levels…
This is aside from Rotaract and Rotary categories. Normally, I have an average of 6 Rotary-Rotaract Christmas parties every December. I just don’t know yet if this will change next year when I finally get married:).
-I like the ambiance where everybody seems to have time to enjoy free time and be nice to all.
-A venue where I can be updated with members’ “what’s and why’s”.
I’m not really a conversation provoking species but I like hearing the latest life happenings, especially the accomplishments.
-Sometimes, I like dressing up for the party “themes”.
-I have an opportunity to introduce new club members in a bigger group.
I normally tag along club members to join beyond club level parties. This way, they too can enjoy a bigger crowd party. This also helps them knowing and building beyond club friendships. Sometimes, good project ideas spark out of the conversations.
- I will have new games ideas for my next possible party hosting in other “parties”.
-I feel safe while I can enjoy the party.
I really don’t feel comfortable bumping into a stranger whom I have no personal connection or clue at all. In Rotaract, everyone and everything is personally related to me.:)
-I simply love taking pictures!
Maybe I should include in my plan buying professional camera and taking photography lessons.
What are your reasons in attending Christmas Parties?
-I love prizes even the corny ones :)…
-I am always lucky at raffle prizes!!!
This is since elementary days.
-I have grown so much in Rotaract that Christmas parties mean club, district, national and members’ families and companies partiesssss levels…
This is aside from Rotaract and Rotary categories. Normally, I have an average of 6 Rotary-Rotaract Christmas parties every December. I just don’t know yet if this will change next year when I finally get married:).
-I like the ambiance where everybody seems to have time to enjoy free time and be nice to all.
-A venue where I can be updated with members’ “what’s and why’s”.
I’m not really a conversation provoking species but I like hearing the latest life happenings, especially the accomplishments.
-Sometimes, I like dressing up for the party “themes”.
-I have an opportunity to introduce new club members in a bigger group.
I normally tag along club members to join beyond club level parties. This way, they too can enjoy a bigger crowd party. This also helps them knowing and building beyond club friendships. Sometimes, good project ideas spark out of the conversations.
- I will have new games ideas for my next possible party hosting in other “parties”.
-I feel safe while I can enjoy the party.
I really don’t feel comfortable bumping into a stranger whom I have no personal connection or clue at all. In Rotaract, everyone and everything is personally related to me.:)
-I simply love taking pictures!
Maybe I should include in my plan buying professional camera and taking photography lessons.
What are your reasons in attending Christmas Parties?
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Multi-District Information Organization (MDIO) in Asia Pacific
Better late than never:)…Here is the Multi-District Information Organization (MDIO) in Asia Pacific presentation link.
This is the most important slide - TOP 10 LESSONS(The MDIO PILIPINAS EXPERIENCE):
-Look and gather for shared vision first.
-Identify and establish persistent but diplomatic Leadership.
-Properly comply with the paper requirements set by Rotary Internayional.
-Secure and guide succession (start with end in mind).
-Get started with trust but immediately formulate formal policies.
-Protect the group from wreckers.
-Policies should be dynamic (Revise, revise and revise!).
-Provide effective training and support to DRRs.
-Watch the wallet! (Strategize the financial status of MDIO).
-Don’t let go of the “JEDI” and Tap the ”LORDS”. (MDIO Founders and officers should remain to guide the group even after their term of office. Know when and whom to seek help to solve disputes)
Rotaract Multi-District Information Organization In Asia Pacific
View more presentations from Devie Ontolan.
This is the most important slide - TOP 10 LESSONS(The MDIO PILIPINAS EXPERIENCE):
-Look and gather for shared vision first.
-Identify and establish persistent but diplomatic Leadership.
-Properly comply with the paper requirements set by Rotary Internayional.
-Secure and guide succession (start with end in mind).
-Get started with trust but immediately formulate formal policies.
-Protect the group from wreckers.
-Policies should be dynamic (Revise, revise and revise!).
-Provide effective training and support to DRRs.
-Watch the wallet! (Strategize the financial status of MDIO).
-Don’t let go of the “JEDI” and Tap the ”LORDS”. (MDIO Founders and officers should remain to guide the group even after their term of office. Know when and whom to seek help to solve disputes)
Monday, December 7, 2009
GET LESS PRIVILEGE CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS CARD-FIRST CLUB PER CONTINENT
ANTARTICA, AUSTRALIA, AND SOUTH AMERICA (4 DAYS TO GO FOR SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CARD)
We already have the FIRST ROTARACT CLUBS for AFRICA, ASIA , EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA!
We are still waiting for ANTARTICA [?:)], AUSTRALIA AND SOUTH AMERICA!
***All other clubs may still send their entries for the electronic version!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All!
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Get a Christmas Card made by children (typhoon victims). Take a glimpse of their lives - their meaning of Christmas Day. Enter their world, get the special edition Christmas card.
But only the first club per continent will receive. So hurry, be included in the lucky 7 clubs that will get the limited edition Christmas card.
All you need to do is be the first club of your continent to send the needed details below on or before December 10, 2009 in this email – rotaractcubaod3780@ yahoo.com.
CONTINENT:
COUNTRY:
CLUB/EMAIL:
DISTRICT:
CLUB PRESIDENT/EMAIL:
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE DIRECTOR/EMAIL:
COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS: (where the card can be sent)
Salamat! (Thank you).
IPP Federico Payno Jr.
International Service Director
Joel Delos Santos
President
ROTARACT CLUB OF CUBAO
D3780 – Quezon City, Philippines
http://www.facebook.com/rotaract.cubao
http://rotaractcubao.multiply.com/
We already have the FIRST ROTARACT CLUBS for AFRICA, ASIA , EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA!
We are still waiting for ANTARTICA [?:)], AUSTRALIA AND SOUTH AMERICA!
***All other clubs may still send their entries for the electronic version!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All!
------------
Get a Christmas Card made by children (typhoon victims). Take a glimpse of their lives - their meaning of Christmas Day. Enter their world, get the special edition Christmas card.
But only the first club per continent will receive. So hurry, be included in the lucky 7 clubs that will get the limited edition Christmas card.
All you need to do is be the first club of your continent to send the needed details below on or before December 10, 2009 in this email – rotaractcubaod3780@ yahoo.com.
CONTINENT:
COUNTRY:
CLUB/EMAIL:
DISTRICT:
CLUB PRESIDENT/EMAIL:
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE DIRECTOR/EMAIL:
COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS: (where the card can be sent)
Salamat! (Thank you).
IPP Federico Payno Jr.
International Service Director
Joel Delos Santos
President
ROTARACT CLUB OF CUBAO
D3780 – Quezon City, Philippines
http://www.facebook.com/rotaract.cubao
http://rotaractcubao.multiply.com/
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
SINGAPORE AS A COUNTRY (EXPERIENCES AND OBSERVATIONS DURING APRRC 2009)
Below is my list of amazing and interesting personal experiences and observations of Singapore as a country:
-GOOD URBAN PLANNING. It seems there is a specific place assigned for malls, residential and schools.
-CONDOMINIUM IS THE USUAL HOUSING. Considering the small land area, I think this is really practical for Singapore.
-THERE IS NO SINGLE FACE IDENTITY FOR SINGAOREANS. People are combination of Malays, Chinese and Indians.
-SINGLISH IS THE ENGLISH ACCENT. This is a bit of Bristish and Chinese accents.
-THERE’S NO RICE DURING BREAKFASTS. Surely, there will be noodles and Tofu! PDRR Oliver told me to “Forget about rice!” :).
-FOODS ARE NORMALLY SPICY. There is always a plate of chop chili on the side. I missed the sweet and salty dishes! Haha! :)
- SINGAPORE IS A DISCIPLINED CITY. Locals dubbed it as “Fine City”. There is an iron hand in implementing policies. I heard that the shuttle that took the delegates to Clark Quay was barred by policemen simply because the Rotarators started having fun, singing, and obliviously standing while in the bus. The rule, it is not allowed to stand inside the bus while in motion!
- TAXI LCD MONITORING SYSTEM. All taxis have small LCD monitor showing the plate number, name of the driver and taxi bill status.
- ALL MALE SINGAPOREANS UNDERGO MILITARY TRAINING. Rotarator Andy Liu told me this while he kindly escorted fellow 3780 Rotaractors in the airport going back to Manila. They all knew karate and how to use the gun! Anytime, if the government will call them, whatever their professions are, they will serve as guards of their country. Singapore’s army is all of its male citizens. Amazingly, I can sense the patriotism and not because they all are simply required to undergo military training.
-THERE IS SUCH THING AS “GAY PROSITUTION”! I discovered this while strolling in Clark Quay.
-GOOD URBAN PLANNING. It seems there is a specific place assigned for malls, residential and schools.
-CONDOMINIUM IS THE USUAL HOUSING. Considering the small land area, I think this is really practical for Singapore.
-THERE IS NO SINGLE FACE IDENTITY FOR SINGAOREANS. People are combination of Malays, Chinese and Indians.
-SINGLISH IS THE ENGLISH ACCENT. This is a bit of Bristish and Chinese accents.
-THERE’S NO RICE DURING BREAKFASTS. Surely, there will be noodles and Tofu! PDRR Oliver told me to “Forget about rice!” :).
-FOODS ARE NORMALLY SPICY. There is always a plate of chop chili on the side. I missed the sweet and salty dishes! Haha! :)
- SINGAPORE IS A DISCIPLINED CITY. Locals dubbed it as “Fine City”. There is an iron hand in implementing policies. I heard that the shuttle that took the delegates to Clark Quay was barred by policemen simply because the Rotarators started having fun, singing, and obliviously standing while in the bus. The rule, it is not allowed to stand inside the bus while in motion!
- TAXI LCD MONITORING SYSTEM. All taxis have small LCD monitor showing the plate number, name of the driver and taxi bill status.
- ALL MALE SINGAPOREANS UNDERGO MILITARY TRAINING. Rotarator Andy Liu told me this while he kindly escorted fellow 3780 Rotaractors in the airport going back to Manila. They all knew karate and how to use the gun! Anytime, if the government will call them, whatever their professions are, they will serve as guards of their country. Singapore’s army is all of its male citizens. Amazingly, I can sense the patriotism and not because they all are simply required to undergo military training.
-THERE IS SUCH THING AS “GAY PROSITUTION”! I discovered this while strolling in Clark Quay.
Monday, November 30, 2009
EXPERIENCES AND OBSERVATIONS DURING THE ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL ROTARACT CONFERENCE (APRRC) 2009
The Asia Pacific Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference (APRRC) is an annual conference for Rotaract Clubs in Asia Pacific. This year’s APRRC Singapore is a recollection for me as participant and organizer. Aside from being part of the organizing committee as the country host for APRRC 2006 in Tagaytay, Philippines, my last participant APRRC attendance was during the 1st APRRC in Hongkong way back in 2003.
I think this year's APRRC was truly an “Asia Pacific” with the presence of Australia, China, Guam, and Korea. I was a bit surprised but we also had a Rotaractor from Germany. Some districts and countries included the APRRC fanatic like Taiwan (largest delegation), Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Hongkong, Malaysia, India, Bangladesh, among others. There were about 400 participants from 21 countries that attended the event. This year’s APRRC country was hosted by Singapore of Rotary International District 3310.
Below is my list of APRRC 2009 Unforgettable Experiences / Observations:
- I should not be alone to represent my club next time.
- It is more challenging to deliver a talk in front of non fellow Filipinos!
- One can really propose a marriage in APRRC!
- High heels kill especially if the plenary venue is far from the hostel or dorm.
- White is the non-conventional color of blazer to set formality.
- Wearing great national costume attracts cameras, whether foreigners or fellow Filipinos.
- Bannerette should be satin type next time and not of tarpaulin material. It is so heavy to bring back undistributed ones so I really made an effort to give it all away :). However, I still have 25 out of 150 pieces!
- Aikido is a very interesting non-deliberate self defense.
- The $200.00 sensor key. It was really amazing how security system is very high tech.
- Foreigners usually easily appreciate and fall in-love with Filipinas!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Asia Source 3 Camp Journal – Day1
It's funny introducing myself. This is my first time to represent two hats! I’m officially representing Rotaract and STI Munoz. As stated in my proposal, Rotaract Cubao will surely use this training for the upcoming technical and community related activities. However, my company will directly benefit since the training is really technical in nature thus, they recognized this event as official business. Its really fun doing two things at the same time - passion for Rotaract while officially working too!
The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction as venue set a provincial and secluded mode. It is nice to hear the sounds of crickets! No aircondition needed due to natural cold weather.
Everyone was wowed by the Philippine style of welcome night. The foreigners were so amazed by the Philippine dances. Among the many dances were Banga, Tinikling, Sayaw sa Bangko, Malong, Singkil, and others. The last dance was the Philippine national dance – Tinikling. The dancers selected few and mostly foreigners to try our national dance. Its funny seeing how German, Korean and Indian danced Tinikling. By the way, the dancers picked me also and I enjoyed Tinikling. They thought I am a foreigner! Haha :)! Looks can really be deceiving!
My first hand lesson was about available grants from Japan and Italy. Through simple chit-chats also, I now have given a strategy on how to attend the next Asia Source Camp in Vietnam in 2011.
The first night and day were light and very welcoming. Everyone wore a smile and hello. I’m looking forward for the “official” first technical day today.
What a coincidence that my roommate is a former Rotaractor from Cagayan De Oro!
Monday, November 2, 2009
How Can Open Source Help Rotaract?
How can open source help Rotaract? Below is the initial list. You may add club / district problems encountered you want to give possible solutions. Please reply immediately to be included in the agenda. Suggestions are very welcome from Rotaractor / Rotarian IT experts and enthusiasts…
It’s official business but I am officially representing Rotaract Club of Cubao or Rotaract per se. This is in preparation for upcoming Asia Source 3 Camp come November 6-13, 2009.
-Tools / System that will empower certain community / organization:
1. Interactive Information Repository
- database of history, updated number of members / clubs every quarter, news compilation, minutes of the meetings, pictures, and other organization information archive
-features should include poll vote, chat, text messaging
-with appropriate access and restriction
2. Learning Tool / Module for Tutorial
-this is intended for target community’s tutorial on computer literacy
-should have basic, average and advance levels
3. Quick assessment tool in times of disaster
-can provide how many are affected
-in what area
-what are the needs (according to priorities)
-should have validation scheme
-should be quick
4. Satellite Office Set-up
-OS and applications are all open source
It’s official business but I am officially representing Rotaract Club of Cubao or Rotaract per se. This is in preparation for upcoming Asia Source 3 Camp come November 6-13, 2009.
-Tools / System that will empower certain community / organization:
1. Interactive Information Repository
- database of history, updated number of members / clubs every quarter, news compilation, minutes of the meetings, pictures, and other organization information archive
-features should include poll vote, chat, text messaging
-with appropriate access and restriction
2. Learning Tool / Module for Tutorial
-this is intended for target community’s tutorial on computer literacy
-should have basic, average and advance levels
3. Quick assessment tool in times of disaster
-can provide how many are affected
-in what area
-what are the needs (according to priorities)
-should have validation scheme
-should be quick
4. Satellite Office Set-up
-OS and applications are all open source
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Pursuit Of Wellness
Since blogging is another way of sharing and helping, I think it would still be proper if I will share my company’s recent workshop on “Law of Laws”. I felt lucky enough to know and rediscover some of these “inner” things at an early age and should share to both hungry body and soul and to those who simply wants to know.
The inner “Pursuit of Wellness” topic covered wellness of body, mind and spirit. It talked about Universal, Emotional, Social, Vocational and Social Laws. I simply summarized the topics since deeper reflection is called that might bore you :) and only gave emphasis on the “Law of Purpose Through Service”.
LAW OF LAWS:
I. Universal Law
1. Law of Esprit or Inner Joy
2. Law of Personal Accountability
3. Law of Unity
II. Emotional Law
1. Law of Stress Hardiness
2. Law of Emotional Choice
3. Law of Developmental Motivation
III. Social Law
1. Law of Human Dignity
2. Law of Present Living
IV. Vocational Law
1. Law of Life Mission
2. Law of Purpose through Service
3. Law of Stewardship
V. Spiritual Law
1. Law of Forgiveness
2. Law of Gratitude
3. Law of Personal Peace
On “Law of Purpose Through Service”…
Rotaract is the only thing that came out of my mind when this law was discussed. Some of the agreeable and reflective points for “true blooded Rotaractor” :) were:
-Mission is not about what comes back but what goes out
-Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value
-When we serve, our idea of the nature of helping expands. We grow.
I like the last point on growing. Personally, Rotaract simply expands my horizon of developmental growth on different aspects including lovelife!
Also, one of the striking points is “When you know your center, go there and don’t move. Just BLOOM where you are PLANTED!”.
Note:
I should give a better descriptive summary on my next story telling.
The inner “Pursuit of Wellness” topic covered wellness of body, mind and spirit. It talked about Universal, Emotional, Social, Vocational and Social Laws. I simply summarized the topics since deeper reflection is called that might bore you :) and only gave emphasis on the “Law of Purpose Through Service”.
LAW OF LAWS:
I. Universal Law
1. Law of Esprit or Inner Joy
2. Law of Personal Accountability
3. Law of Unity
II. Emotional Law
1. Law of Stress Hardiness
2. Law of Emotional Choice
3. Law of Developmental Motivation
III. Social Law
1. Law of Human Dignity
2. Law of Present Living
IV. Vocational Law
1. Law of Life Mission
2. Law of Purpose through Service
3. Law of Stewardship
V. Spiritual Law
1. Law of Forgiveness
2. Law of Gratitude
3. Law of Personal Peace
On “Law of Purpose Through Service”…
Rotaract is the only thing that came out of my mind when this law was discussed. Some of the agreeable and reflective points for “true blooded Rotaractor” :) were:
-Mission is not about what comes back but what goes out
-Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value
-When we serve, our idea of the nature of helping expands. We grow.
I like the last point on growing. Personally, Rotaract simply expands my horizon of developmental growth on different aspects including lovelife!
Also, one of the striking points is “When you know your center, go there and don’t move. Just BLOOM where you are PLANTED!”.
Note:
I should give a better descriptive summary on my next story telling.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
ASIA SOURCE 3 FREE $400.00 REGISTRATION DUE ROTARACT
Amid chaos and problems, I am happy to share with you that I have been selected to participate in Asia Source 3. I was granted with $400.00 registration due to my Rotaract involvement. I will be representing Rotaract Club of Cubao and Rotaract per se along with other 142 Asian participants.
The event will focus on free and/or open source software (FOSS). I will be joining TRACK FOUR (Joining the FOSS Community / Using FOSS Tools) and hoping to learn as much as possible. I’m hoping that the event will help me to contribute effectively in our information management system and IT related activities for community, Rotaract and MDIO.
Please don’t hesitate to email me your queries / suggestions / concerns in relation with the event to Rotaract and MDIO. We might come up with a productive idea / project out of your suggestions.
Indeed, many thanks to ROTARACT!
________________________________________________________________________
ASIA SOURCE 3 (Second call)
07-12 November 2009
Silang, Cavite , Philippines
MABUHAY! (Long live!) and get ready for Asia Source 3!
If you are a FOSS advocate, an enthusiast or end-user, a developer or even a newbie who strongly believes in building capacities and empowering humanity with the use of Free/Open Source Software, we look forward to welcome you to Asia Source 3 to connect, cooperate, and collaborate – the FOSS way.
The International Open Source Network (IOSN) ASEAN+3 with support from InWEnt Capacity Building International, Germany, ASEAN Foundation, and Open Society Institute Information Program and co-organized by Tactical Technology Collective and Aspiration bring ASIA SOURCE 3 to the Philippines on 7 to 12 November 2009.
The third event of the Asia source camp series, two of which have been held so far – in Bangalore, India in 2005 and Sukabumi, Indonesia in 2007 – the 6-day learn-and-share event will be held at the lush greens and quiet cool environs of the YEN CENTER – home to the Headquarters and Regional Center for Asia of the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) – located in Silang, a landlocked municipality south of Metro Manila, within the historic Province of Cavite.
In the tradition of previous camps, Asia Source 3 will bring in participants from the Asia , who share common goals of pursuing the Free/Open Source Software advocacy and its promotion and use among non-profit organizations, small-to-medium enterprises and youth networks.
Asia Source 3 allows applicants to choose one among four (4) FOSS-themed track sessions:
Track ONE: Managing Your Information
- As technology continues to pervade human activity, digital information will accumulate at a phenomenal rate. As megabytes turn to terabytes and into petabytes, managing content will become a challenge. This track aims to focus on different approaches to organizing information using free and/or open source software.
Track TWO: Migrating to FOSS
- Free and/or open source software are easy to install and fun to use! But how do you get your colleagues, friends, and organization to experience the same? Track two participants will share best practice and lessons learned in initiating and maintaining a FOSS culture within their organizations.
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Track THREE: Broadcasting Your Information
- Now that you have all your files neatly organized and under control, you need to share these to the world and let others benefit from your own resources. FOSS content management systems, knowledge management tools, social networks, and mobile technologies make sharing easy and affordable. If you want to maximize your reach on the Net, this track is for you.
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Track FOUR: Joining the FOSS Community / Using FOSS Tools
- FOSS is all about community. AS3 aims to bring seasoned FOSS developers into the camp and allow cross-pollination of ideas and techniques. Case studies will be shared from at least three projects. The track will focus on tools, organization and strategies for community building.
The track will provide participants with an actual in depth working of successful FOSS projects, that may allow them to participate or setup their own.
DATES: This is a six-day long workshop, to be held in Silang , Philippines from the 7th to the 12th of November 2009. If you would like to participate, you will need to attend the entire event, which means arriving in Manila on or before the 6th and leaving on or after the 13th of November 2009.
FEES AND SUBSIDIES: Participants will arrange for and fund their own travel to Manila . Once there, transport to the venue from the airport in Manila will be provided. We ask for a participation fee of 400 US dollars to cover meals and accommodation during the meeting. In case you are unable to cover your travel or participation costs, please indicate in the application form below. Subsidies are available for qualified participants.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This is an event for experienced professionals and individuals actively working with marginalised communities and small-to-medium enterprises in Asia , with experience in information and communications technology (ICT). Camp participants will be advocates, technologists, software developers, designers and strategists who have used OR PLAN TO USE free and/or open source software (FOSS) in their line of work. They need not be experts but need to have a proven aptitude in the use of technology tools and have basic computing skills.
We are interested in a range of skills and expertise, be it in advocacy, software development, design and technology. We are particularly interested in applications from a wide range of individuals coming from non-government organizations working with marginalised sectors to small-to-medium enterprises involved in the use of ICT.
ELIGIBILITY:
1. To be eligible to attend, you will need to send a completed application form by the 11th of September 2009 by noon GMT.
2. All participants at the Asia Source 3 Camp are required to be proficient users of computers, and to be familiar with free and/or open source software.
3. All participants must be available from 6th till the 13th of November 2009.
Applications from women and those within and working with the youth sector are highly encouraged.
Download the application form here: http://www.iosn.net/asean-3/2nd_call_asiasource_3
The event will focus on free and/or open source software (FOSS). I will be joining TRACK FOUR (Joining the FOSS Community / Using FOSS Tools) and hoping to learn as much as possible. I’m hoping that the event will help me to contribute effectively in our information management system and IT related activities for community, Rotaract and MDIO.
Please don’t hesitate to email me your queries / suggestions / concerns in relation with the event to Rotaract and MDIO. We might come up with a productive idea / project out of your suggestions.
Indeed, many thanks to ROTARACT!
________________________________________________________________________
ASIA SOURCE 3 (Second call)
07-12 November 2009
Silang, Cavite , Philippines
MABUHAY! (Long live!) and get ready for Asia Source 3!
If you are a FOSS advocate, an enthusiast or end-user, a developer or even a newbie who strongly believes in building capacities and empowering humanity with the use of Free/Open Source Software, we look forward to welcome you to Asia Source 3 to connect, cooperate, and collaborate – the FOSS way.
The International Open Source Network (IOSN) ASEAN+3 with support from InWEnt Capacity Building International, Germany, ASEAN Foundation, and Open Society Institute Information Program and co-organized by Tactical Technology Collective and Aspiration bring ASIA SOURCE 3 to the Philippines on 7 to 12 November 2009.
The third event of the Asia source camp series, two of which have been held so far – in Bangalore, India in 2005 and Sukabumi, Indonesia in 2007 – the 6-day learn-and-share event will be held at the lush greens and quiet cool environs of the YEN CENTER – home to the Headquarters and Regional Center for Asia of the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) – located in Silang, a landlocked municipality south of Metro Manila, within the historic Province of Cavite.
In the tradition of previous camps, Asia Source 3 will bring in participants from the Asia , who share common goals of pursuing the Free/Open Source Software advocacy and its promotion and use among non-profit organizations, small-to-medium enterprises and youth networks.
Asia Source 3 allows applicants to choose one among four (4) FOSS-themed track sessions:
Track ONE: Managing Your Information
- As technology continues to pervade human activity, digital information will accumulate at a phenomenal rate. As megabytes turn to terabytes and into petabytes, managing content will become a challenge. This track aims to focus on different approaches to organizing information using free and/or open source software.
Track TWO: Migrating to FOSS
- Free and/or open source software are easy to install and fun to use! But how do you get your colleagues, friends, and organization to experience the same? Track two participants will share best practice and lessons learned in initiating and maintaining a FOSS culture within their organizations.
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Track THREE: Broadcasting Your Information
- Now that you have all your files neatly organized and under control, you need to share these to the world and let others benefit from your own resources. FOSS content management systems, knowledge management tools, social networks, and mobile technologies make sharing easy and affordable. If you want to maximize your reach on the Net, this track is for you.
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Track FOUR: Joining the FOSS Community / Using FOSS Tools
- FOSS is all about community. AS3 aims to bring seasoned FOSS developers into the camp and allow cross-pollination of ideas and techniques. Case studies will be shared from at least three projects. The track will focus on tools, organization and strategies for community building.
The track will provide participants with an actual in depth working of successful FOSS projects, that may allow them to participate or setup their own.
DATES: This is a six-day long workshop, to be held in Silang , Philippines from the 7th to the 12th of November 2009. If you would like to participate, you will need to attend the entire event, which means arriving in Manila on or before the 6th and leaving on or after the 13th of November 2009.
FEES AND SUBSIDIES: Participants will arrange for and fund their own travel to Manila . Once there, transport to the venue from the airport in Manila will be provided. We ask for a participation fee of 400 US dollars to cover meals and accommodation during the meeting. In case you are unable to cover your travel or participation costs, please indicate in the application form below. Subsidies are available for qualified participants.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This is an event for experienced professionals and individuals actively working with marginalised communities and small-to-medium enterprises in Asia , with experience in information and communications technology (ICT). Camp participants will be advocates, technologists, software developers, designers and strategists who have used OR PLAN TO USE free and/or open source software (FOSS) in their line of work. They need not be experts but need to have a proven aptitude in the use of technology tools and have basic computing skills.
We are interested in a range of skills and expertise, be it in advocacy, software development, design and technology. We are particularly interested in applications from a wide range of individuals coming from non-government organizations working with marginalised sectors to small-to-medium enterprises involved in the use of ICT.
ELIGIBILITY:
1. To be eligible to attend, you will need to send a completed application form by the 11th of September 2009 by noon GMT.
2. All participants at the Asia Source 3 Camp are required to be proficient users of computers, and to be familiar with free and/or open source software.
3. All participants must be available from 6th till the 13th of November 2009.
Applications from women and those within and working with the youth sector are highly encouraged.
Download the application form here: http://www.iosn.net/asean-3/2nd_call_asiasource_3
Sunday, September 27, 2009
TYPHOON ONDOY DISASTER
Last night (September 27, 2009), the MDIO Pilipinas available officers and DRRs had an emergency meeting. It was an unusual presence since not the majority of MDIO officers and DRRs were present. The assessment was, six (D3780, 3790, 3800, 3810, 3820, 3830) out of ten (10) districts were affected. DRRs, Rotaractors and Rotarians were also victims.
It was shocking since it is not usual that NCR including Metro Manila (it serves as control area) was flooded reaching to the roof of 2 to 3 storey houses.
RI 3800 (Marikina area) is the major devastated area. Until now, rescue is still going on for victims trapped in their houses.
With major devastation all over, the agreement was, respective DRRs should mobilize their own resources for their respective areas of responsibilities. All local help and concerns will be handled by respective DRRs. However, since 3800 is the major devastated area and seemingly over long time to recover, all outside (international) RAC Philippines donations will be allotted them.
If you are Rotaractors, Rotarians, Interactors and entities outside Philippines who simply have the resources to help, please contact mdiopilipinas_ondoy2009@yahoogroups.com. All queries will be solely responded by our MDIO Chair but all communications will be in this e-group so all transactions can be read by all DRRs and DRCs and for transparency purposes.
The should be one month rainfall was received in less than five (5) hours that damaged the properties and claimed lives of 78 people as of this writing.
I know you can do something to help.
Below is the MDIO Chair Message.
Dear Fellow Rotaractors,
Greetings!
Last Saturday, September 26,2009, Philippines was devastated by typhoon "Ondoy". Many Filipinos were greatly affected specifically those who resides in the northern and central part of our country.
In this regard, we are seeking your generosity by extending your help to the typhoon victims.
The Multidistrict Information Organization Pilipinas is now starting to collect donations in form of cash and in kind (clothes, food, medicines,etc. ). Any donations that you can give will be a great help and will be highly appreciated.
For more info, please email the undersigned at mdiopilipinas_ ondoy2009@ yahoogroups. com
Thank you and God bless!
Yours in Rotaract Service,
IPDRR Imelda "Megs" Abarca
MDIO Pilipinas Chair, RY 2009-10
Rotaract Club of Lucena South
Sponsored by RC Lucena South
RI District 3820
It was shocking since it is not usual that NCR including Metro Manila (it serves as control area) was flooded reaching to the roof of 2 to 3 storey houses.
RI 3800 (Marikina area) is the major devastated area. Until now, rescue is still going on for victims trapped in their houses.
With major devastation all over, the agreement was, respective DRRs should mobilize their own resources for their respective areas of responsibilities. All local help and concerns will be handled by respective DRRs. However, since 3800 is the major devastated area and seemingly over long time to recover, all outside (international) RAC Philippines donations will be allotted them.
If you are Rotaractors, Rotarians, Interactors and entities outside Philippines who simply have the resources to help, please contact mdiopilipinas_ondoy2009@yahoogroups.com. All queries will be solely responded by our MDIO Chair but all communications will be in this e-group so all transactions can be read by all DRRs and DRCs and for transparency purposes.
The should be one month rainfall was received in less than five (5) hours that damaged the properties and claimed lives of 78 people as of this writing.
I know you can do something to help.
Below is the MDIO Chair Message.
Dear Fellow Rotaractors,
Greetings!
Last Saturday, September 26,2009, Philippines was devastated by typhoon "Ondoy". Many Filipinos were greatly affected specifically those who resides in the northern and central part of our country.
In this regard, we are seeking your generosity by extending your help to the typhoon victims.
The Multidistrict Information Organization Pilipinas is now starting to collect donations in form of cash and in kind (clothes, food, medicines,etc. ). Any donations that you can give will be a great help and will be highly appreciated.
For more info, please email the undersigned at mdiopilipinas_ ondoy2009@ yahoogroups. com
Thank you and God bless!
Yours in Rotaract Service,
IPDRR Imelda "Megs" Abarca
MDIO Pilipinas Chair, RY 2009-10
Rotaract Club of Lucena South
Sponsored by RC Lucena South
RI District 3820
Thursday, September 3, 2009
The Advantage of Rotaract’s Internationality in Improv English Class
As part of empowering employees effort, our company implemented an Improv English Class. This special subject covers all employees, from top and middle management down to house keeping staff and intended to last for four (4) semesters.
During one of our quizzes, our teacher played sounds of which ten (10) nationalities speak the same paragraph at their own different accent. The challenge is to guess what nationality is the speaker.
Some got zero, while average is one to three out of ten items. I got six out ten – the highest.
My colleague stated that it’s no wonder I got high score since I met many foreigners in Rotaract! This colleague of mine knows I’m actively involved with Rotaract. True enough because as the teacher played one nationality over another, the accents reminded me of my friends from India, Hongkong, Bangladesh and others during regional Rotaract conferences and when they visited or promoted here in the Philippines.
Indeed, Rotaract has limitless and sometimes unexpected academic and communication advantage!
During one of our quizzes, our teacher played sounds of which ten (10) nationalities speak the same paragraph at their own different accent. The challenge is to guess what nationality is the speaker.
Some got zero, while average is one to three out of ten items. I got six out ten – the highest.
My colleague stated that it’s no wonder I got high score since I met many foreigners in Rotaract! This colleague of mine knows I’m actively involved with Rotaract. True enough because as the teacher played one nationality over another, the accents reminded me of my friends from India, Hongkong, Bangladesh and others during regional Rotaract conferences and when they visited or promoted here in the Philippines.
Indeed, Rotaract has limitless and sometimes unexpected academic and communication advantage!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Covey’s Quadrant in Setting Priorities
I am now using the Covey’s quadrant in strategizing how to catch-up pending blog postings and article submission, review and pass my MIDTERM exam, attend information security training and open source work programs, and Rotaract issues and events.
Right now, I am monitoring the Asia Souce 3 event.
Last Sunday, I had dinner, extended and extended extended fellowship with Rotaract / Rotary MDIO and districts fellows in Hao Shang Malate and Aristocrat Baywalk
Last week, I presented my Realia with fying colors.
I would like to adopt the weekly review so I can recall my accomplishments in a week.
Rotaract is indeed a very good training ground in balancing work and life!
Right now, I am monitoring the Asia Souce 3 event.
Last Sunday, I had dinner, extended and extended extended fellowship with Rotaract / Rotary MDIO and districts fellows in Hao Shang Malate and Aristocrat Baywalk
Last week, I presented my Realia with fying colors.
I would like to adopt the weekly review so I can recall my accomplishments in a week.
Rotaract is indeed a very good training ground in balancing work and life!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
ROTARACT AS A WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITIES
The last weekend was spent in annual Teambuilding and Planning in Dolores, Quezon. The learning and fun details will be posted soon.
Right after the mind boggling and body aching out-of-town teambuilding and planning, some of my fellow RAC Cubao members attended the “Competitive Technology Intelligence” seminar in University of the Philippines – Diliman last night.
The crowd was composed of mostly young professionals and technopreneurs, mostly U.P. Masters of Technology Management students and DOST scholars.
Only the two RAC Cubao members were undergraduate students. One of the UP master students said, how lucky they are, since they were already exposed in advance level even they are still undergraduate students. One of the best things in Rotaract is you have access to things and learning that’s impossible if you are not a Rotaractor. Really, Rotaract is about accessing the window of opportunity to learn too while serving the mankind!
Surprisingly, one of the sponsors was a Past President of Rotary Club of Bagumbayan! And the lecturer, Prof. Mascardo is a Rotarian too!
Of course, I did not let the night pass without introducing myself to the PP Santos of RC Bagumayan. And he said to the professor, “may taga-Rotaract pala dito, bata pa pala ito” (there is a Rotaractor here, so she is still young). A statement that recognizes both Rotaract by Rotary and professional network with a Rotaractor! I have to say this because
Right after the mind boggling and body aching out-of-town teambuilding and planning, some of my fellow RAC Cubao members attended the “Competitive Technology Intelligence” seminar in University of the Philippines – Diliman last night.
The crowd was composed of mostly young professionals and technopreneurs, mostly U.P. Masters of Technology Management students and DOST scholars.
Only the two RAC Cubao members were undergraduate students. One of the UP master students said, how lucky they are, since they were already exposed in advance level even they are still undergraduate students. One of the best things in Rotaract is you have access to things and learning that’s impossible if you are not a Rotaractor. Really, Rotaract is about accessing the window of opportunity to learn too while serving the mankind!
Surprisingly, one of the sponsors was a Past President of Rotary Club of Bagumbayan! And the lecturer, Prof. Mascardo is a Rotarian too!
Of course, I did not let the night pass without introducing myself to the PP Santos of RC Bagumayan. And he said to the professor, “may taga-Rotaract pala dito, bata pa pala ito” (there is a Rotaractor here, so she is still young). A statement that recognizes both Rotaract by Rotary and professional network with a Rotaractor! I have to say this because
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Launching of Online Business Intelligence Newsletter
You might be interested. Please inform me asap if you are attending. The event is for free.
The lecture will cover knowledge, strategic and technology management. The topic will also include on-line marketing strategies. Business Intelligence is a new tool slowly introduce here in the Philippines .
This is a social enterprise initiative that’s why the high-paid speaker is just for free.
I personally recommend this for us to know cutting-edge and new management concepts which we may apply in Rotaract.
Thanks:),
Devie
Dear MTM Students/Alumni:
The long wait is over! Finally, SDI Academy of Business Intelligence is launching its Free Online Business Intelligence Newsletter on July 27 Monday 6-9 PM at the College of Science Auditorium, University of the Philippines- Diliman, Quezon City. The highlight of the event is my lecture on Technology Intelligence. The venue is located at C.P. Garcia Avenue across TMC.
The idea for this free online newsletter is to provide free online knowledge in BI and related disciplines like KM, Strategic Management and Technology Management. It will also serve as a forum for all interested professionals to network with one another, and a vehicle for those who are interested to publish articles. I am pleased to inform you that this initiative is being carried-out in partnership with a team of MTM students.
Let's get together on this date and for those who have graduated already, comme and renew acquaintances. You may bring guests. To reserve, please reply to this email or contact me at 0917-8307778.
Prof. Romy Mascardo
The lecture will cover knowledge, strategic and technology management. The topic will also include on-line marketing strategies. Business Intelligence is a new tool slowly introduce here in the Philippines .
This is a social enterprise initiative that’s why the high-paid speaker is just for free.
I personally recommend this for us to know cutting-edge and new management concepts which we may apply in Rotaract.
Thanks:),
Devie
Dear MTM Students/Alumni:
The long wait is over! Finally, SDI Academy of Business Intelligence is launching its Free Online Business Intelligence Newsletter on July 27 Monday 6-9 PM at the College of Science Auditorium, University of the Philippines- Diliman, Quezon City. The highlight of the event is my lecture on Technology Intelligence. The venue is located at C.P. Garcia Avenue across TMC.
The idea for this free online newsletter is to provide free online knowledge in BI and related disciplines like KM, Strategic Management and Technology Management. It will also serve as a forum for all interested professionals to network with one another, and a vehicle for those who are interested to publish articles. I am pleased to inform you that this initiative is being carried-out in partnership with a team of MTM students.
Let's get together on this date and for those who have graduated already, comme and renew acquaintances. You may bring guests. To reserve, please reply to this email or contact me at 0917-8307778.
Prof. Romy Mascardo
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
FREE FLOWING IDEAS
Awhile ago, I attended the regular Wednesday meeting of our sponsoring Rotary Club of Cubao. We caught up the fellowship portion only as work schedule did not permit to be on time in their meeting proper.
The should be chit-chat talk only turned into a very productive and strategic discussion with the few good men left. The topic revolved around fund raising activities that should outweigh the presented annual calendar of activities and projected expenses.
Some of the interesting fund raising ideas were:
• Cost operation efficiency to save on expenses
• Coordinating with “Cooperatives” as selling outlets of our previous “products”
• Undergo “Cooperative” training and accreditation then later conduct series of trainings targeted to companies without cooperatives
• Hosting of Rotakids party
As a result of our spontaneous conversation, we will have a dedicated talk on “Rotaract and Business Strategies” come August. The talk will be a panel discussion type with one (1) main moderator and three (3) facilitators; all of which are our Rotarians.
One of the best advantage in Rotaract is you get to take a glimpse on how top executives and businessmen think out of the box, the idea of “selling” simple ideas into “marketable” packages.
What a productive and borderless exchange of ideas!
The should be chit-chat talk only turned into a very productive and strategic discussion with the few good men left. The topic revolved around fund raising activities that should outweigh the presented annual calendar of activities and projected expenses.
Some of the interesting fund raising ideas were:
• Cost operation efficiency to save on expenses
• Coordinating with “Cooperatives” as selling outlets of our previous “products”
• Undergo “Cooperative” training and accreditation then later conduct series of trainings targeted to companies without cooperatives
• Hosting of Rotakids party
As a result of our spontaneous conversation, we will have a dedicated talk on “Rotaract and Business Strategies” come August. The talk will be a panel discussion type with one (1) main moderator and three (3) facilitators; all of which are our Rotarians.
One of the best advantage in Rotaract is you get to take a glimpse on how top executives and businessmen think out of the box, the idea of “selling” simple ideas into “marketable” packages.
What a productive and borderless exchange of ideas!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Are you Lifeaholic or Workaholic Rotaractor?
I remember my first “addict” years in Rotaract. It’s like Rotaract is the “be all of everything”! However, I discovered that Rotaract can be fully explored and enjoyed in balance with other inevitable aspects of life.
Again, SIMPLIFY And Live the Good Life by Bo Sanchez inspired me to write about Rotaract and balancing life.
We may relate the “Workaholic” to a Rotaractor whose life is not managed well and the “Lifeaholic” to a Rotaractor who matures enough and enjoys a balanced life.
At this stage of your Rotaract years, are you a workaholic or lifeaholic?
Again, SIMPLIFY And Live the Good Life by Bo Sanchez inspired me to write about Rotaract and balancing life.
We may relate the “Workaholic” to a Rotaractor whose life is not managed well and the “Lifeaholic” to a Rotaractor who matures enough and enjoys a balanced life.
A workaholic works long hours.
But a lifeaholic works regular hours.
A workolic has very shallow friendships, in and out of work.
A lifeaholic treasures his deep friendships as his greatest wealth.
A workaholic works with no defined goals. He just wants to be busy.
But a lifeaholic has defined goals and works towards attaining them. And half of these goals have nothing to do with his work.
A workaholic has no interests outside of work.
A lifeaholic on the other hand has pleasurable interests outside his work.
A workaholic cannot delegate.
A lifeaholic makes delegation his master skill.
A workaholic doesn’t take vacations. And if he is forced to take one, his mind will be trapped in his office desk no matter where he goes.
A lifeaholic on the other hand takes afternoon naps, annual personal retreats, second honeymoons, regular family picnics, and weekly days-off with gusto.
A workaholic feels that life is one huge problem.
A lifeaholic feels that life is one mysterious and wonderful gift.
At this stage of your Rotaract years, are you a workaholic or lifeaholic?
Monday, July 6, 2009
MISSION: 101 THINGS IN 1001 DAYS
I would like to share the 101 Things in 1001 Days concept. This is timely as we have our new Rotary Year.
As clubs have its pre-term planning and teambuilding, it’s also good to have our own personal plans aligning with Rotaract activities. Sometimes, its conflicting that our extra-curricular activities are not really incorporated in our plans, thus, will clash with our time, budget, and relationships.
The period is 2.75 years enable for us to set our short goals and practice targeting semi-long term goals.
The link is here.
Just let me know if you want to share your plans too, I might learn from your point of view.
As clubs have its pre-term planning and teambuilding, it’s also good to have our own personal plans aligning with Rotaract activities. Sometimes, its conflicting that our extra-curricular activities are not really incorporated in our plans, thus, will clash with our time, budget, and relationships.
The period is 2.75 years enable for us to set our short goals and practice targeting semi-long term goals.
The link is here.
Just let me know if you want to share your plans too, I might learn from your point of view.
Monday, June 29, 2009
The intrigues about Awards….
Biased judgment? It is seldom that I hear an award’s night without intrigues. How come and the club don’t know the criteria are just some of the common raised points.
The truth of the matter is, no award ceremony is mandated in RI policies either for Rotary or Rotaract. There is also no required budget for the district awards. It’s usually the District Rotaract Representative’s own expense. This is because the event is a way of thanking key people who contributed to the success of the particular Rotary year; in a way, those who helped the DRR or District Governor do his job! Meaning, it’s really the District Rotaract Representative’s discretion to recognize and give awards to these people. However, to set “fairness” and boost the moral of the Rotaract clubs instead of chaos, the “awards” are based from certain criteria set ahead or during the early months of a Rotary year.
It is good to aim these awards both for the club and individual Rotaractors and include in the planning session. This is not for the award alone but as a subtle way of ensuring that the club will execute “quality” projects and activities. Usually, the award criteria is said to have a balance scoring system in all avenues of service; thus directing the “award criteria follower club” into an outstanding club.
For the award giving body – the District, it will be good that at the very start of the Rotary year, the criteria is announced and published already. This is to direct the focus of the clubs and align their plans with RI and district thrusts. The district may adopt its own Awards guidelines or borrow from the Rotary district’s system. Recently, the Multi-District Information Organization (MDIO) Pilipinas drafted a “standard” manual of procedures for the ten (10) Philippine Rotaract districts. The standard procedures for the awards are enclosed in a “Scoring System”. The scoring system has a detailed criteria, percentage and calculation. You may view the MDIO-Pilipinas’ award scoring system here . To balance the results, the DRR may invite and include panelists’ score during club presentation and deliberation against the raw scores from the submitted reports. This is because some of the criterion are subjective though guided with objective measures. The district and the DRR may also include special awards like Most Outstanding Rotarator of the Year, Most Promising Rotaractor of the Year, Most Outstanding President, etc. The district may also cite non-competitive awards like the Fashion Icon of the Year, the Congeniality and others to add individuals who marked the year in remarkable and fun way.
What I would like to emphasize here is, whatever system is selected, it is crucial and beneficial that the criteria is announced and published at the beginning of the Rotary year. This is for all concerned district, clubs and individuals be aware and guided with the guidelines at the very beginning of its operations.
My personal point of view about awards is that it boosts the moral of the Rotaract Clubs and Rotaractors. This is for the fact that we are all volunteers and expect no monetary compensation from our service. It is only through this recognition that the self worth of a club is given an emphasis. Really, it’s more than the award itself, its more than what we may simply display in our walls. Likewise, the awards definitely shape a deeper and greater accomplishment as club goals. The awards strongly guide the planning and execution of the said aims with high quality measures.
RI District 3800 MDIO Signing in Rotary Award's night pictures
RI District 3780 ROTARACT Award's Night pictures
The truth of the matter is, no award ceremony is mandated in RI policies either for Rotary or Rotaract. There is also no required budget for the district awards. It’s usually the District Rotaract Representative’s own expense. This is because the event is a way of thanking key people who contributed to the success of the particular Rotary year; in a way, those who helped the DRR or District Governor do his job! Meaning, it’s really the District Rotaract Representative’s discretion to recognize and give awards to these people. However, to set “fairness” and boost the moral of the Rotaract clubs instead of chaos, the “awards” are based from certain criteria set ahead or during the early months of a Rotary year.
It is good to aim these awards both for the club and individual Rotaractors and include in the planning session. This is not for the award alone but as a subtle way of ensuring that the club will execute “quality” projects and activities. Usually, the award criteria is said to have a balance scoring system in all avenues of service; thus directing the “award criteria follower club” into an outstanding club.
For the award giving body – the District, it will be good that at the very start of the Rotary year, the criteria is announced and published already. This is to direct the focus of the clubs and align their plans with RI and district thrusts. The district may adopt its own Awards guidelines or borrow from the Rotary district’s system. Recently, the Multi-District Information Organization (MDIO) Pilipinas drafted a “standard” manual of procedures for the ten (10) Philippine Rotaract districts. The standard procedures for the awards are enclosed in a “Scoring System”. The scoring system has a detailed criteria, percentage and calculation. You may view the MDIO-Pilipinas’ award scoring system here . To balance the results, the DRR may invite and include panelists’ score during club presentation and deliberation against the raw scores from the submitted reports. This is because some of the criterion are subjective though guided with objective measures. The district and the DRR may also include special awards like Most Outstanding Rotarator of the Year, Most Promising Rotaractor of the Year, Most Outstanding President, etc. The district may also cite non-competitive awards like the Fashion Icon of the Year, the Congeniality and others to add individuals who marked the year in remarkable and fun way.
What I would like to emphasize here is, whatever system is selected, it is crucial and beneficial that the criteria is announced and published at the beginning of the Rotary year. This is for all concerned district, clubs and individuals be aware and guided with the guidelines at the very beginning of its operations.
My personal point of view about awards is that it boosts the moral of the Rotaract Clubs and Rotaractors. This is for the fact that we are all volunteers and expect no monetary compensation from our service. It is only through this recognition that the self worth of a club is given an emphasis. Really, it’s more than the award itself, its more than what we may simply display in our walls. Likewise, the awards definitely shape a deeper and greater accomplishment as club goals. The awards strongly guide the planning and execution of the said aims with high quality measures.
RI District 3800 MDIO Signing in Rotary Award's night pictures
RI District 3780 ROTARACT Award's Night pictures
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Create Irregular Rotaract Expenses Account
As I mentioned, I have been studying personal financial management. The Rotaract abruptly fits in the picture.
The book is SIMPLIFY And Live the Good Life by Bo Sanchez. As I quote, “There are expenses that don’t come each month. ….Washing machine repairs attack you in the dead of night”. The truth is, I really don’t “project” how much I should save for Rotaract each month. The logic is, I really don’t how much will I personally allot for Rotaract at regular interval. Its just like strike anytime strategy.
However, as Bo said, “Part of your budgeting is figuring out what these irregular expenses are in your life and knowing how much they cost in total each year. Divide this by twelve, and that’s what you should set aside in another account called ‘Irregular Expenses’. Note: this isn’t your savings account!”
The concept opened a good solution in balancing our personal obligations while fulfilling our Rotaract passion.
When I tried this out, I should allot at least P500.00 to P1, 958.00 per month for upcoming Rotary Year! This is aside from my other “saving envelopes”. Gosh! Still, this is a good realization and start than not recognizing and solving at all.
The book is SIMPLIFY And Live the Good Life by Bo Sanchez. As I quote, “There are expenses that don’t come each month. ….Washing machine repairs attack you in the dead of night”. The truth is, I really don’t “project” how much I should save for Rotaract each month. The logic is, I really don’t how much will I personally allot for Rotaract at regular interval. Its just like strike anytime strategy.
However, as Bo said, “Part of your budgeting is figuring out what these irregular expenses are in your life and knowing how much they cost in total each year. Divide this by twelve, and that’s what you should set aside in another account called ‘Irregular Expenses’. Note: this isn’t your savings account!”
The concept opened a good solution in balancing our personal obligations while fulfilling our Rotaract passion.
When I tried this out, I should allot at least P500.00 to P1, 958.00 per month for upcoming Rotary Year! This is aside from my other “saving envelopes”. Gosh! Still, this is a good realization and start than not recognizing and solving at all.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
5th PHILIPPINE DRRS’ TRAINING IN LA UNION, A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!
5th PHILIPPINE DRRS’ TRAINING IN LA UNION, A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!
by: PDRR Devie Ontolan, Founding Chair – MDIO Pilipinas (Rotaract Club of Cubao, D3780) for devie-on-rotaract.blogspot.com
This year’s 5th District Rotaract Representatives (DRRs) Training was held in La Union last May 30-31, 2009. The event is an annual exclusive gathering and training for Rotaract district leaders and organized by the Multi-District Information Organization (MDIO) – Pilipinas. The training is a major and official event of MDIO-Pilipinas representing Districts 3780, 3790, 3810, 3820, 3830. Districts 3800 and 3860 are now in line for MDIO inclusion and RI’s approval.
An outstanding 8 out of 10 Philippine districts participated this year. District Rotaract leaders came from south to north; from RI D3770 Rotaract Club of Tuguegarao down to RI D870 Rotaract Club of South Cagayan De Oro and Rotary Club of South.
Districts and clubs participated were: RI D3770 RAC Tuguegarao (DRRE Brylle Atienza),RI D 3780 RAC Balintawak and RC Timog (DRR Virgil Delos Santos and incoming DRC Roby Montellano), RI D3790 RAC La Trinidad (DRRE Mealey Ann Pinas), RI D3810 RAC Manila (DRRE Izel Guatno and DRR Charlie Chua), RI D3820 RAC Santa Rosa and RAC Lucena South (DRRE Arelene Bacalla and DRR Megs Abarca), RI D3860 RAC Cebu South (DRRE Rail Letogio) and RI D3870 RAC South Cagayan De Oro and RC South (DRRE Kim Libutaque and incoming DRC Nharz Tan).
Incumbent MDIO executive officers led the success of the event headed by Chair Melchor Encabo of RAC Manila (RI D3810) and Secretary Joannie Sitoy of RAC YMNP (RI D3830).
Pioneering MDIO officers present to assist and guide in different roles were founding Chair Devie Ontolan of RAC Cubao (RI D3780), founding Secretary and now Rotarian Mhon Brazas of RC San Pedro East (RI D3820) and founding Treasurer Rhosenie Villanueva of RAC Manila Metro (RI D3810).
No other than the RI D3790’s District Governor Elect Oyan Villanueva served as the key guest speaker. He emphasized the coming RI Thrust, “The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands”. He also inspired the young district leaders on “Effective Leadership through Organized District Committee”.
Other distinguished speakers were incoming RI D3790 District Secretary Linda Winter for “Protocol and District Programs”, RI D 3800 incoming Rotary Club President / PDRR Paolo Rivera on “DRRs’ Roles and Responsibilities”, and RI D 3820 incoming District Rotaract Chair / PDRR Mhon Brazas for “Enhancing Rotary-Rotaract Relationship”.
The training equipped incoming DRRs a broader perspective on their roles and responsibilities. The training also provided an avenue on how to handle challenges and issues they will face as RY 2009-10 DRRs. This included issue like enhancing Rotary and Rotaract relationship both at the district and club levels. The training also tackled how to act, speak and down to how to dress appropriately as part of DRRs’ “packaging”.
A unique addition to this year’s training was the District Rotaract Chair (DRC) or Rotarians group as participants. DRCs from RI D3780, 3820 and 3870 truly added a wider and deeper scope on “Rotarians’ Forum on Rotaract”. The DRCs’ group was facilitated by Rotaract veteran / Past President of Rotary Lucban from RI D3820.
Incoming District Rotaract Chair (DRC) Roby Montellano of Rotary Club of Timog represented RI D3780 in the Rotarians group. He shared that time is what he thinks lacking from Rotary side to assist ROTARACT to fully grow. This can be justified with Rotarians really can’t catch up the many energy demanding and over 10:00PM Rotaract activities, with numerous Rotary events on the side. In response, he devised a “team” strategy where he will not be alone as DRC but will be of four to five members under the “Rotarians Youth Team”. The great example was the MDIO DRRs’ Training coincided with RI D3780’s Rotary DISTAS. DRC / Dr. Roby participated in La Union training while the other “Rotarians Youth Team” members attended the DISTAS. It is like multiplying their presence so they can better represent, address and assist all possible Rotaract concerns and activities.
According to incoming DRC Nharz Tan of Rotary South (RI D3870), “The MDIO should be able to reach out to help increase Rotaract awareness of the 10 Philippine Rotary districts”. Tapping the council of Rotary Club Presidents and increasing their Rotaract knowledge were just some of his important points.
PDRR Devie served as Election Committee Chair. DRR Megs Abarca of RI D 3820 won as the RY 2009-10 MDIO Chair.
This 2009 DRRs’ Training was hosted by RI D3780 and chaired by its District Rotaract Representative Virgil Delos Santos. Teambuilding, swimming at the pool and beach, and hopping around the pottery shops in La Union were part of edutainment DRRs’ training.
by: PDRR Devie Ontolan, Founding Chair – MDIO Pilipinas (Rotaract Club of Cubao, D3780) for devie-on-rotaract.blogspot.com
This year’s 5th District Rotaract Representatives (DRRs) Training was held in La Union last May 30-31, 2009. The event is an annual exclusive gathering and training for Rotaract district leaders and organized by the Multi-District Information Organization (MDIO) – Pilipinas. The training is a major and official event of MDIO-Pilipinas representing Districts 3780, 3790, 3810, 3820, 3830. Districts 3800 and 3860 are now in line for MDIO inclusion and RI’s approval.
An outstanding 8 out of 10 Philippine districts participated this year. District Rotaract leaders came from south to north; from RI D3770 Rotaract Club of Tuguegarao down to RI D870 Rotaract Club of South Cagayan De Oro and Rotary Club of South.
Districts and clubs participated were: RI D3770 RAC Tuguegarao (DRRE Brylle Atienza),RI D 3780 RAC Balintawak and RC Timog (DRR Virgil Delos Santos and incoming DRC Roby Montellano), RI D3790 RAC La Trinidad (DRRE Mealey Ann Pinas), RI D3810 RAC Manila (DRRE Izel Guatno and DRR Charlie Chua), RI D3820 RAC Santa Rosa and RAC Lucena South (DRRE Arelene Bacalla and DRR Megs Abarca), RI D3860 RAC Cebu South (DRRE Rail Letogio) and RI D3870 RAC South Cagayan De Oro and RC South (DRRE Kim Libutaque and incoming DRC Nharz Tan).
Incumbent MDIO executive officers led the success of the event headed by Chair Melchor Encabo of RAC Manila (RI D3810) and Secretary Joannie Sitoy of RAC YMNP (RI D3830).
Pioneering MDIO officers present to assist and guide in different roles were founding Chair Devie Ontolan of RAC Cubao (RI D3780), founding Secretary and now Rotarian Mhon Brazas of RC San Pedro East (RI D3820) and founding Treasurer Rhosenie Villanueva of RAC Manila Metro (RI D3810).
No other than the RI D3790’s District Governor Elect Oyan Villanueva served as the key guest speaker. He emphasized the coming RI Thrust, “The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands”. He also inspired the young district leaders on “Effective Leadership through Organized District Committee”.
Other distinguished speakers were incoming RI D3790 District Secretary Linda Winter for “Protocol and District Programs”, RI D 3800 incoming Rotary Club President / PDRR Paolo Rivera on “DRRs’ Roles and Responsibilities”, and RI D 3820 incoming District Rotaract Chair / PDRR Mhon Brazas for “Enhancing Rotary-Rotaract Relationship”.
The training equipped incoming DRRs a broader perspective on their roles and responsibilities. The training also provided an avenue on how to handle challenges and issues they will face as RY 2009-10 DRRs. This included issue like enhancing Rotary and Rotaract relationship both at the district and club levels. The training also tackled how to act, speak and down to how to dress appropriately as part of DRRs’ “packaging”.
A unique addition to this year’s training was the District Rotaract Chair (DRC) or Rotarians group as participants. DRCs from RI D3780, 3820 and 3870 truly added a wider and deeper scope on “Rotarians’ Forum on Rotaract”. The DRCs’ group was facilitated by Rotaract veteran / Past President of Rotary Lucban from RI D3820.
Incoming District Rotaract Chair (DRC) Roby Montellano of Rotary Club of Timog represented RI D3780 in the Rotarians group. He shared that time is what he thinks lacking from Rotary side to assist ROTARACT to fully grow. This can be justified with Rotarians really can’t catch up the many energy demanding and over 10:00PM Rotaract activities, with numerous Rotary events on the side. In response, he devised a “team” strategy where he will not be alone as DRC but will be of four to five members under the “Rotarians Youth Team”. The great example was the MDIO DRRs’ Training coincided with RI D3780’s Rotary DISTAS. DRC / Dr. Roby participated in La Union training while the other “Rotarians Youth Team” members attended the DISTAS. It is like multiplying their presence so they can better represent, address and assist all possible Rotaract concerns and activities.
According to incoming DRC Nharz Tan of Rotary South (RI D3870), “The MDIO should be able to reach out to help increase Rotaract awareness of the 10 Philippine Rotary districts”. Tapping the council of Rotary Club Presidents and increasing their Rotaract knowledge were just some of his important points.
PDRR Devie served as Election Committee Chair. DRR Megs Abarca of RI D 3820 won as the RY 2009-10 MDIO Chair.
This 2009 DRRs’ Training was hosted by RI D3780 and chaired by its District Rotaract Representative Virgil Delos Santos. Teambuilding, swimming at the pool and beach, and hopping around the pottery shops in La Union were part of edutainment DRRs’ training.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Live in La Union Philippine DRRs' Training 2009
Its great having fun and learning again with district Rotaract leaders!
Yesterday, we had DGE Oyan Villanueva and incoming DS Linda Wirth both from RI D3790 as inspiring speakers in the morning plenary session.
In the afternoon, we had break out session, one each for the DRRsE (District Rotaract Representatives-Elect) group and DRC (District Rotaract Chair) team.
So far we have District Rotaract Chair Dr. Roby Montellano (D3780), Mhon Brazas (D3820), and all the way from Cagayan, Nharz Tan (3870). These Rotarians shared an eye opener yet possible solutions to challenges they are facing.
On the DRRs and DRRsE side, we have representatives from 3770 (Brylle-Tuguegarao), 3780 (Virgil-Quezon City), 3810 (Charlie and Izel-Manila), 3820 (Arlene-Laguna and Megs-Lucban), 3860 (Rail-Cebu) and 3870 (Kim - Cagayan De Oro). The DRRE from 3790 will catch up this morning.
MDIO and PDRRs present are 3780 (Devie-Quezon City), 3810 (Sen and Chock-Manila Metro), and 3830 (Joannie-Paranaque).
More stories to come.....
Yesterday, we had DGE Oyan Villanueva and incoming DS Linda Wirth both from RI D3790 as inspiring speakers in the morning plenary session.
In the afternoon, we had break out session, one each for the DRRsE (District Rotaract Representatives-Elect) group and DRC (District Rotaract Chair) team.
So far we have District Rotaract Chair Dr. Roby Montellano (D3780), Mhon Brazas (D3820), and all the way from Cagayan, Nharz Tan (3870). These Rotarians shared an eye opener yet possible solutions to challenges they are facing.
On the DRRs and DRRsE side, we have representatives from 3770 (Brylle-Tuguegarao), 3780 (Virgil-Quezon City), 3810 (Charlie and Izel-Manila), 3820 (Arlene-Laguna and Megs-Lucban), 3860 (Rail-Cebu) and 3870 (Kim - Cagayan De Oro). The DRRE from 3790 will catch up this morning.
MDIO and PDRRs present are 3780 (Devie-Quezon City), 3810 (Sen and Chock-Manila Metro), and 3830 (Joannie-Paranaque).
More stories to come.....
Friday, May 8, 2009
Rotaract-Blog Calling Card
I just thought of preparing a card for tomorrow’s iblog5. I had no calling card at hand for many events. I’m not also official representing my company so I decided to make a customized “Rotaract for blog” calling card.
This idea might also invite more friends in blogsphere:)!
This idea might also invite more friends in blogsphere:)!
Saturday, May 2, 2009
WORK @ PLAY, PLAY @ WORK
The good side in Rotaract is you are learning while having fun. It’s like work at play and play at work!
Yesterday, prior to D3820 –Presidents-Elect and Secretaries-Elect Training (PESET) Camp talk, our small group planned to enjoy “Batis” swimming and have some nature trip. It’s so happened that the camp venue is also PP Vergel’s dad home place. Family reunion for PP Vergel’s dad side, date with Vergel:), bonding with our PE Joel and DS Rico, and talk for 3820’s Presidents-Elect group were all rolled in one day!
During the Presidents-Elect group talk, the topics were Presidents’ Roles and Responsibilities, Goal Setting and Strategic Planning. Then, “intimate relationships” became a hot issue. Wherever districts I touch this issue, it’s really usual that 100% Rotaractors and Rotarians became so participative and threw all possible questions.
My District Rotaract Representative classmate in 2006-07 and now District Rotaract Chairman of Rotary District 3820 Mhon Brazas had a very good answer to this natural human relationship desire within the context of Rotary-Rotaract. According to DRC Mhon, we as Rotaractors should be “responsible for our own actions” and should not jeopardize club’s operations as to “let Rotaract continue to grow”.
And I must say that finding the venue was really an enjoying “hunting in the jungle” experience!
What a jump-packed day!
More photos here:
http://ladybug05ph.multiply.com/photos/album/21/ON-TO-DOLORES-QUEZON-May_1_2009
http://ladybug05ph.multiply.com/photos/album/20/D3820s_PESETS_CAMP_IN_QUEZON_-_May_1_2009
Yesterday, prior to D3820 –Presidents-Elect and Secretaries-Elect Training (PESET) Camp talk, our small group planned to enjoy “Batis” swimming and have some nature trip. It’s so happened that the camp venue is also PP Vergel’s dad home place. Family reunion for PP Vergel’s dad side, date with Vergel:), bonding with our PE Joel and DS Rico, and talk for 3820’s Presidents-Elect group were all rolled in one day!
During the Presidents-Elect group talk, the topics were Presidents’ Roles and Responsibilities, Goal Setting and Strategic Planning. Then, “intimate relationships” became a hot issue. Wherever districts I touch this issue, it’s really usual that 100% Rotaractors and Rotarians became so participative and threw all possible questions.
My District Rotaract Representative classmate in 2006-07 and now District Rotaract Chairman of Rotary District 3820 Mhon Brazas had a very good answer to this natural human relationship desire within the context of Rotary-Rotaract. According to DRC Mhon, we as Rotaractors should be “responsible for our own actions” and should not jeopardize club’s operations as to “let Rotaract continue to grow”.
And I must say that finding the venue was really an enjoying “hunting in the jungle” experience!
What a jump-packed day!
More photos here:
http://ladybug05ph.multiply.com/photos/album/21/ON-TO-DOLORES-QUEZON-May_1_2009
http://ladybug05ph.multiply.com/photos/album/20/D3820s_PESETS_CAMP_IN_QUEZON_-_May_1_2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
ROTARACT SATURDAY MARATHON and the LAW OF SACRIFICE
1. RI D3800 PILIPINAS MDIO APPLICATION
Coffee Nook, El Pueblo, Ortigas
April 25, 2009 / 10:00AM – 1:00PM
It was a full Rotaract Saturday! I’ve been able to fix my schedule and supported the 3800 MDIO application. It was my first time in three MDIO years that I needed to explain in front of club presidents to get and convince them to sign!:).
Though, 3800 did not meet the 2/3 votes and got only 8 out of 20 clubs that day, I’m confident that they can comply before the end of this month. I’m sure dedicated DRC Oscar, IPDRR Adette and DRRN Wheng will again prove what “service” really is, even beyond and before their respective terms.
Explained what is MDIO for Districts and clubs
No objections! All presidents and representatives present signed the resolution for D3800 to join MDIO Pilipinas
2. ROTARACT CUBAO PRE-TERM PLANNING (FOR RY 2009-10)
Mang Inasal, Walter-Mart Munoz-EDSA
April 25, 2009 / 5:00PM – 8:00PM
Last Saturday was our third meeting intended for pre-term planning. Coached our President-Elect Joel Delos Santos in his preparation for initial concepts and calendar presentation to Rotary Club President-Elect this Wednesday. I’m happy that I’m not “alone” anymore, we had DS / RAC Cubao PP Rico and Pres. Payno on board to assist also our incoming President.
(Picture with Halo-halo)
Really, in leadership, Sacrifice is an ongoing process, not a one-time payment! I may still sacrificing my personal time and resources for Rotaract now, but I can sense that one day, I can look back and relax seeing more dedicated and seasoned Rotaractors to replace me with my responsibilities. Rotaractors who will take charge of respective club, district and Philippine Rotaract concerns.
I‘m sacrificing but I’m also gaining. No money can equate how much I learned between the dialogues, reading people’s mind and behavior, circumstances and seeing yourself from the situation.
“For everything you have missed, you have gained something else; and for everything you gain, you lose something” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Coffee Nook, El Pueblo, Ortigas
April 25, 2009 / 10:00AM – 1:00PM
It was a full Rotaract Saturday! I’ve been able to fix my schedule and supported the 3800 MDIO application. It was my first time in three MDIO years that I needed to explain in front of club presidents to get and convince them to sign!:).
Though, 3800 did not meet the 2/3 votes and got only 8 out of 20 clubs that day, I’m confident that they can comply before the end of this month. I’m sure dedicated DRC Oscar, IPDRR Adette and DRRN Wheng will again prove what “service” really is, even beyond and before their respective terms.
Explained what is MDIO for Districts and clubs
No objections! All presidents and representatives present signed the resolution for D3800 to join MDIO Pilipinas
2. ROTARACT CUBAO PRE-TERM PLANNING (FOR RY 2009-10)
Mang Inasal, Walter-Mart Munoz-EDSA
April 25, 2009 / 5:00PM – 8:00PM
Last Saturday was our third meeting intended for pre-term planning. Coached our President-Elect Joel Delos Santos in his preparation for initial concepts and calendar presentation to Rotary Club President-Elect this Wednesday. I’m happy that I’m not “alone” anymore, we had DS / RAC Cubao PP Rico and Pres. Payno on board to assist also our incoming President.
(Picture with Halo-halo)
Really, in leadership, Sacrifice is an ongoing process, not a one-time payment! I may still sacrificing my personal time and resources for Rotaract now, but I can sense that one day, I can look back and relax seeing more dedicated and seasoned Rotaractors to replace me with my responsibilities. Rotaractors who will take charge of respective club, district and Philippine Rotaract concerns.
I‘m sacrificing but I’m also gaining. No money can equate how much I learned between the dialogues, reading people’s mind and behavior, circumstances and seeing yourself from the situation.
“For everything you have missed, you have gained something else; and for everything you gain, you lose something” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
ROTARACT: 41 YEARS OF MAKING DREAMS REAL
This article is written by DRR Cathy from District 3830 and lucky to be permitted by their IPDRR Joannie to post here:). It's really good still serving Rotaract after DRRship and maintain more than connection relationships.
This will be featured in Philippine Rotary Magazine come realease.
Here it goes.
ROTARACT: 41 YEARS OF MAKING DREAMS REAL
DRR Cathy Gonzales
Kids and kids-at-heart are all smiles as the PROMIL mascot entertains them
March 13 is a red-letter day for young people worldwide who shared one thing in common - being proud Rotaractors. This day back in 1968, marks the birth of the first Rotaract Club in the world, the Rotaract Club of North Charlotte in North Carolina, USA.
The Philippines, together with a strong Rotaract movement across the globe, celebrated the 41st World Rotaract Week last March 9-15 with a bang. Rotaract District 3830 was handpicked by the Philippine Rotaract Multi-District Information Organization (MDIO) Representing Districts 3780, 3790, 3810, 3820, and 3830 to spearhead the week-long celebration.
RAC District 3830 started the week through an International Photo and Doll Collection Exhibit aptly titled “Children of Today – the Hope of Tomorrow” as it featured pictures of children from different parts of the country and of the world.
The exhibit, held at the SM Bicutan Activity Center Building A in Parañaque City, opened on March 9 with the presence of no less than RI D3830 Governor Boyet Limon himself. In his speech, Gov. Limon applauded the Rotaract Clubs efforts and emphasized that Rotaractors are the future Rotary. Also present during the opening ceremony were District Coordinating Chair Vhell Arias, District Interact Chair Jojo Josol, and District Rotaract Chair Lilibeth De La Cruz, along with Rotarians and Rotaractors from RI D3830 and D3810.
The exhibit which ran until March 12 became a very good venue to promote Rotary and Rotaract to the general public as most photos showed Rotaract clubs in action, heeding the call of RI Pres. D.K. Lee to MAKE DREAMS REAL for the world’s children.
It was hosted by the Rotaract Club of Parañaque East Paragon, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Paranaque East. On top of the preparations were RAC Pres. Angel Tejuco and D3830’s Director for International Service, IPP Aldrin Buelo. Providing vital support to them were the members of their sponsoring club headed by RC Parañaque East Pres. Alex Ty.
The featured photos were contributed by 28 Rotaract Clubs and 5 Rotary Clubs from 13 RI districts (7 local, 6 foreign). These clubs were:
Rotary Clubs of
1. Makati Central (D3830, Philippines)
2. Makati Legazpi (D3830, Philippines)
3. Parañaque East (D3830, Philippines)
4. Parañaque Metro (D3830, Philippines)
5. Freshwater Bay (D9450, Australia)
Rotaract Clubs of
1. Cubao (D3780, Philippines)
2. Timog (D3780, Philippines)
3. Metro Olongapo (D3790, Philippines)
4. Kalookan North (D3800, Philippines)
5. Roosevelt College System (D3800, Philippines)
6. Manila (D3810, Philippines)
7. Manila Metro (D3810, Philippines)
8. STI Makati (D3810, Philippines)
9. Calamba City – Letran (D3820, Philippines)
10. San Pedro (D3820, Philippines)
11. San Pedro South (D3820, Philippines)
12. Santa Rosa South (D3820, Philippines)
13. Tanauan (D3820, Philippines)
14. Makati (D3830, Philippines)
15. Makati Legazpi (D3830, Philippines)
16. Parañaque East Paragon (D3830, Philippines)
17. Parañaque Metro KAPWA (D3830, Philippines)
18. Parañaque Midtown FYO (D3830, Philippines)
19. SIBAMP (D3830, Philippines)
20. TUP Taguig (D3830, Philippines)
21. Cebu Fuente (D3860, Philippines)
22. Metro Cebu (D3860, Philippines)
23. Munting Pag-asa Davao (D3860, Philippines)
24. Montebelluna (D2060, Italy)
25. Bombay Hills South (D3140, India)
26. Lahore Garrison (D3270, Pakistan)
27. Lalitpur (D3292, Nepal)
28. Sao Paulo United Nations (D4610, Brazil)
Meanwhile, the exhibit also featured traditionally dressed dolls from Rotaract clubs locally and abroad. The collection was previously showcased during last year’s celebration of the 40th WRW. Dolls from the personal collection of DRC Lilibeth De La Cruz and, dolls in Filipino costumes, courtesy of the City Government of Parañaque, through the Livelihood Resource and Management Office were also displayed.
The week-long celebration culminated as soundly as its opening activity, when RAC D3830 had the 4th leg of its quarterly district feeding program for the 40 undernourished children of BF Homes, Paranaque City last March 13. The feeding program, adopted under the term of IPDRR Joannie Sitoy, was a project initiative of the Rotaract Club of Parañaque Metro – KAPWA, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Paranaque Metro.
This year’s Rotaract District Committee deemed it appropriate to continue the program in congruence to RI’s thrust of conducting anti-child mortality projects. The project also taught the mothers of its 40 beneficiaries (undernourished children aged 2-8) to prepare nutritious but affordable food through cooking demonstrations.
Held at BF Homes Gym, Phase 1, BF Homes, Parañaque City, the was activity well attended by 58 Rotaractors from 21 Rotaract clubs coming from 6 Philippine districts (3780, 3800, 3810, 3820, 3830, and 3860).
Lending their all-out support were Pilipinas-MDIO Chair Chock Encabo together with District Rotaract Representatives Megs Abarca (RI D3820), Virgil delos Santos (RI D3780), and Mark Arquiza (RI D3860). Visiting Rotaractor Teresa Yong of RAC Kota Kinabalu (RI D3310, Malaysia), who was being hosted by Philippine Rotaractors on the same week, also witnessed the event.
As a testament to their love and support to their Rotaractors, RI D3830 officers graced the event, among them were Rotary Academy Executive Director Sally Tongson and members of the Youth Service Committee –DCC Vhell Arias, DIC Jojo Josol, and DRC Lilibeth De La Cruz. Also in attendance were the ladies of RC Parañaque Metro, led by Pres. Brenda Hernandez.
The feeding program started with the usual admission of the beneficiaries, followed by a simple opening ceremony. Wyeth Philippines, Inc., a partner of the feeding program since 2nd quarter, treated the kids and kids-at-heart, to a thrilling dance number by the Promil mascot. A wet sampling of Promil Preschool Milk took place afterwards.
As the program continued, the children were separated from their mothers for the simultaneous activities. While the mothers listened to the lecture of Dr. Karen Galvan of the Parañaque City Health Office, while the children were busy with a film showing facilitated by RAC Manila Metro.
Then the usual cooking demonstration took on a different turn. Previously, RAC SIBAMP always did the demo for the mothers. This time, they prepared the recipe and ingredients but asked one of the mothers to actually demonstrate the cooking.
Meanwhile, the kids were still very busy having fun with all the games and prizes prepared for them by RAC Makati. Helping them were their big brothers and sisters from RAC Parañaque Midtown FYO, Bgy. Pitogo, Parañaque Southeast, TUP Taguig, and Tramo Dos.
Before the activity ended, Rotaractors distributed their gifts for the kids such as the loot bags from Wyeth and additional giveaways like toothbrush, cologne, crayons and coloring books, and toys donated by RAC Makati Edsa, San Beda College- Alabang, YMNP, Manila, and D3780. Meanwhile, refreshments were shared by Districts 3800 and 3820.
There was no doubt that the overflowing generosity touched the hearts of the beneficiaries. It was bittersweet as the mothers and the kids thanked the Rotaractors, especially those from D3830, who have been with them every quarter for the past year.
Nothing was really extravagant about how the Philippine Rotaractors celebrated 41st World Rotaract Week, but what made the week-long celebration a success is the “happy” feeling it brought not only to the lives of the beneficiaries but also the satisfaction it gave to the Rotaractors.
Next year is another year to make simple dreams real. Rotaractors will always be ready and willing to share their time, talents and treasures to those who are in need most.
This will be featured in Philippine Rotary Magazine come realease.
Here it goes.
ROTARACT: 41 YEARS OF MAKING DREAMS REAL
DRR Cathy Gonzales
Kids and kids-at-heart are all smiles as the PROMIL mascot entertains them
March 13 is a red-letter day for young people worldwide who shared one thing in common - being proud Rotaractors. This day back in 1968, marks the birth of the first Rotaract Club in the world, the Rotaract Club of North Charlotte in North Carolina, USA.
The Philippines, together with a strong Rotaract movement across the globe, celebrated the 41st World Rotaract Week last March 9-15 with a bang. Rotaract District 3830 was handpicked by the Philippine Rotaract Multi-District Information Organization (MDIO) Representing Districts 3780, 3790, 3810, 3820, and 3830 to spearhead the week-long celebration.
RAC District 3830 started the week through an International Photo and Doll Collection Exhibit aptly titled “Children of Today – the Hope of Tomorrow” as it featured pictures of children from different parts of the country and of the world.
The exhibit, held at the SM Bicutan Activity Center Building A in Parañaque City, opened on March 9 with the presence of no less than RI D3830 Governor Boyet Limon himself. In his speech, Gov. Limon applauded the Rotaract Clubs efforts and emphasized that Rotaractors are the future Rotary. Also present during the opening ceremony were District Coordinating Chair Vhell Arias, District Interact Chair Jojo Josol, and District Rotaract Chair Lilibeth De La Cruz, along with Rotarians and Rotaractors from RI D3830 and D3810.
The exhibit which ran until March 12 became a very good venue to promote Rotary and Rotaract to the general public as most photos showed Rotaract clubs in action, heeding the call of RI Pres. D.K. Lee to MAKE DREAMS REAL for the world’s children.
It was hosted by the Rotaract Club of Parañaque East Paragon, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Paranaque East. On top of the preparations were RAC Pres. Angel Tejuco and D3830’s Director for International Service, IPP Aldrin Buelo. Providing vital support to them were the members of their sponsoring club headed by RC Parañaque East Pres. Alex Ty.
The featured photos were contributed by 28 Rotaract Clubs and 5 Rotary Clubs from 13 RI districts (7 local, 6 foreign). These clubs were:
Rotary Clubs of
1. Makati Central (D3830, Philippines)
2. Makati Legazpi (D3830, Philippines)
3. Parañaque East (D3830, Philippines)
4. Parañaque Metro (D3830, Philippines)
5. Freshwater Bay (D9450, Australia)
Rotaract Clubs of
1. Cubao (D3780, Philippines)
2. Timog (D3780, Philippines)
3. Metro Olongapo (D3790, Philippines)
4. Kalookan North (D3800, Philippines)
5. Roosevelt College System (D3800, Philippines)
6. Manila (D3810, Philippines)
7. Manila Metro (D3810, Philippines)
8. STI Makati (D3810, Philippines)
9. Calamba City – Letran (D3820, Philippines)
10. San Pedro (D3820, Philippines)
11. San Pedro South (D3820, Philippines)
12. Santa Rosa South (D3820, Philippines)
13. Tanauan (D3820, Philippines)
14. Makati (D3830, Philippines)
15. Makati Legazpi (D3830, Philippines)
16. Parañaque East Paragon (D3830, Philippines)
17. Parañaque Metro KAPWA (D3830, Philippines)
18. Parañaque Midtown FYO (D3830, Philippines)
19. SIBAMP (D3830, Philippines)
20. TUP Taguig (D3830, Philippines)
21. Cebu Fuente (D3860, Philippines)
22. Metro Cebu (D3860, Philippines)
23. Munting Pag-asa Davao (D3860, Philippines)
24. Montebelluna (D2060, Italy)
25. Bombay Hills South (D3140, India)
26. Lahore Garrison (D3270, Pakistan)
27. Lalitpur (D3292, Nepal)
28. Sao Paulo United Nations (D4610, Brazil)
Meanwhile, the exhibit also featured traditionally dressed dolls from Rotaract clubs locally and abroad. The collection was previously showcased during last year’s celebration of the 40th WRW. Dolls from the personal collection of DRC Lilibeth De La Cruz and, dolls in Filipino costumes, courtesy of the City Government of Parañaque, through the Livelihood Resource and Management Office were also displayed.
The week-long celebration culminated as soundly as its opening activity, when RAC D3830 had the 4th leg of its quarterly district feeding program for the 40 undernourished children of BF Homes, Paranaque City last March 13. The feeding program, adopted under the term of IPDRR Joannie Sitoy, was a project initiative of the Rotaract Club of Parañaque Metro – KAPWA, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Paranaque Metro.
This year’s Rotaract District Committee deemed it appropriate to continue the program in congruence to RI’s thrust of conducting anti-child mortality projects. The project also taught the mothers of its 40 beneficiaries (undernourished children aged 2-8) to prepare nutritious but affordable food through cooking demonstrations.
Held at BF Homes Gym, Phase 1, BF Homes, Parañaque City, the was activity well attended by 58 Rotaractors from 21 Rotaract clubs coming from 6 Philippine districts (3780, 3800, 3810, 3820, 3830, and 3860).
Lending their all-out support were Pilipinas-MDIO Chair Chock Encabo together with District Rotaract Representatives Megs Abarca (RI D3820), Virgil delos Santos (RI D3780), and Mark Arquiza (RI D3860). Visiting Rotaractor Teresa Yong of RAC Kota Kinabalu (RI D3310, Malaysia), who was being hosted by Philippine Rotaractors on the same week, also witnessed the event.
As a testament to their love and support to their Rotaractors, RI D3830 officers graced the event, among them were Rotary Academy Executive Director Sally Tongson and members of the Youth Service Committee –DCC Vhell Arias, DIC Jojo Josol, and DRC Lilibeth De La Cruz. Also in attendance were the ladies of RC Parañaque Metro, led by Pres. Brenda Hernandez.
The feeding program started with the usual admission of the beneficiaries, followed by a simple opening ceremony. Wyeth Philippines, Inc., a partner of the feeding program since 2nd quarter, treated the kids and kids-at-heart, to a thrilling dance number by the Promil mascot. A wet sampling of Promil Preschool Milk took place afterwards.
As the program continued, the children were separated from their mothers for the simultaneous activities. While the mothers listened to the lecture of Dr. Karen Galvan of the Parañaque City Health Office, while the children were busy with a film showing facilitated by RAC Manila Metro.
Then the usual cooking demonstration took on a different turn. Previously, RAC SIBAMP always did the demo for the mothers. This time, they prepared the recipe and ingredients but asked one of the mothers to actually demonstrate the cooking.
Meanwhile, the kids were still very busy having fun with all the games and prizes prepared for them by RAC Makati. Helping them were their big brothers and sisters from RAC Parañaque Midtown FYO, Bgy. Pitogo, Parañaque Southeast, TUP Taguig, and Tramo Dos.
Before the activity ended, Rotaractors distributed their gifts for the kids such as the loot bags from Wyeth and additional giveaways like toothbrush, cologne, crayons and coloring books, and toys donated by RAC Makati Edsa, San Beda College- Alabang, YMNP, Manila, and D3780. Meanwhile, refreshments were shared by Districts 3800 and 3820.
There was no doubt that the overflowing generosity touched the hearts of the beneficiaries. It was bittersweet as the mothers and the kids thanked the Rotaractors, especially those from D3830, who have been with them every quarter for the past year.
Nothing was really extravagant about how the Philippine Rotaractors celebrated 41st World Rotaract Week, but what made the week-long celebration a success is the “happy” feeling it brought not only to the lives of the beneficiaries but also the satisfaction it gave to the Rotaractors.
Next year is another year to make simple dreams real. Rotaractors will always be ready and willing to share their time, talents and treasures to those who are in need most.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
iBlog5: The 5th Philippine Blogging Summit
One of the speakers and most influential bloggers, Ms. Janette Toral, is a former Rotaractor!
It's really amazing meeting fellow Rotaractors in a non-Rotaract organized event.
iBlog5: The 5th Philippine Blogging Summit
Malcolm Theater, UP College of Law, UP Diliman
May 9, 2009 (Saturday) 8 am to 5 pm
Registration :FREE
To register :
http://iblogph.org/iblog5_registrants.php
I'm in number 298.
Program (as of March 22, 2009)
Morning session: (some can be sponsored talk)
* 9:00 - 9:20 Blogging 101 (Micaela Rodriguez & sponsor slot)
* 9:30 - 9:50 Photo Blogging 101 (Faith Salazar and Fritz Tentativa)
* 10:00 - 10:15 Break
* 10:15 to 10:35 Video Blogging 101 (Azrael Coladilla)
* 10:45 - 11:05 Mobile Blogging 101 (sponsor slot)
* 11:15 - 11:35 Do’s and Don’ts of Blogging 101 (Benj Espina and Juned Sonido)
* 11:45 - 12:05 Blog Promotion & Traffic Generation Strategies 101 (Winston Almendras and Coy Caballes)
* 12:05 - 1:00 Lunch break
Afternoon session:
* 1:00 - 1:20 Legal issues in Blogging
* 1:30 - 2:30 Preparing Bloggers for the 2010 Elections
- COMELEC on Blogging & Bloggers
- Citizen Journalism for the 2010 Elections (Oliver Robillo, NAMFREL Chairman - Davao City)
- The Bloggers Election Handbook project release (Janette Toral)
* 2:40 - 3:30 Blog Advertising Situation in the Philippines (Yehey and 2 sponsors)
* 3:30 - 3:45 Break
* 3:45 - 4:45 Blogging to the Next Level (Fitz Villafuerte
and Anton Diaz)
* 4:45 - 5:00 Raffle & Group picture taking
7:00 pm onwards After-Event Party (sponsored)
It's really amazing meeting fellow Rotaractors in a non-Rotaract organized event.
iBlog5: The 5th Philippine Blogging Summit
Malcolm Theater, UP College of Law, UP Diliman
May 9, 2009 (Saturday) 8 am to 5 pm
Registration :FREE
To register :
http://iblogph.org/iblog5_registrants.php
I'm in number 298.
Program (as of March 22, 2009)
Morning session: (some can be sponsored talk)
* 9:00 - 9:20 Blogging 101 (Micaela Rodriguez & sponsor slot)
* 9:30 - 9:50 Photo Blogging 101 (Faith Salazar and Fritz Tentativa)
* 10:00 - 10:15 Break
* 10:15 to 10:35 Video Blogging 101 (Azrael Coladilla)
* 10:45 - 11:05 Mobile Blogging 101 (sponsor slot)
* 11:15 - 11:35 Do’s and Don’ts of Blogging 101 (Benj Espina and Juned Sonido)
* 11:45 - 12:05 Blog Promotion & Traffic Generation Strategies 101 (Winston Almendras and Coy Caballes)
* 12:05 - 1:00 Lunch break
Afternoon session:
* 1:00 - 1:20 Legal issues in Blogging
* 1:30 - 2:30 Preparing Bloggers for the 2010 Elections
- COMELEC on Blogging & Bloggers
- Citizen Journalism for the 2010 Elections (Oliver Robillo, NAMFREL Chairman - Davao City)
- The Bloggers Election Handbook project release (Janette Toral)
* 2:40 - 3:30 Blog Advertising Situation in the Philippines (Yehey and 2 sponsors)
* 3:30 - 3:45 Break
* 3:45 - 4:45 Blogging to the Next Level (Fitz Villafuerte
and Anton Diaz)
* 4:45 - 5:00 Raffle & Group picture taking
7:00 pm onwards After-Event Party (sponsored)
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Selecting events to attend…
Summer vacation also means various and lots of Rotary and Rotaract events. I came to the point that I should select events to attend either as participant, organizer or resource speaker.
How I wish I can attend all as I love to, but I realized, my resources and talents will be utilized better if properly segmented with the right events.
Below is my guide on how to decide over invitations:
*Exclusion:
When you are an incumbent President, wherein all activities and events are, in a sense, must be participated and attended to.
So how do you decide over invitations?
How I wish I can attend all as I love to, but I realized, my resources and talents will be utilized better if properly segmented with the right events.
Below is my guide on how to decide over invitations:
*Exclusion:
When you are an incumbent President, wherein all activities and events are, in a sense, must be participated and attended to.
So how do you decide over invitations?
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Continuing the Rotaract Legacy...
The Pilipinas Multi-District Information Organization (MDIO) has been very busy the last three (3) months and so I was too. We are now on our 4th series of meetings for Manual of Procedure.
The aim of coming out with standardized (but still always subject for respective DRRs’ discretion) is to provide a tool for DRRs in decision-making over common but needed district functions and concerns.
It’s been addressed that the existing districts have their own ‘version’ of policies which are sometimes chaotic. Remarks such as bias and unfair or no basis at all are the roots for standardization of these procedures.
Done manual of procedures are for District Rotaract Representative Election, MDIO Chair Election and DRRs’ Aide to MDIO. Targeted to be finished on 4th meeting are Sister Club / Twinning Guidelines, and Award Pointing System covering the four (4) avenues of service, finance and public image.
I’m happy that I’m healthy enough to continuously guide the growth of Pilipinas MDIO. It’s an exhilarating feeling to witness and contribute to what I thought as my legacy to Rotaract – the establishment of Pilipinas MDIO. For two years, we’ve been helping DRRs but now we are now also ‘creating’ future DRRs and MDIO Chair. I guess, along the process of trainings, seminars, discussions and fellowships, involved Rotaractors gain the awareness and enlighten them to aspire the positions. This in turn means continued leadership or life of the organization per se. This leads me through John C. Maxwell’s Law of Legacy states that a leader's lasting value is measured by succession.
And now is even easier as I have also fellow PDRRs who dedicate their time and expertise to our most cherished organization – Rotaract Club.
The aim of coming out with standardized (but still always subject for respective DRRs’ discretion) is to provide a tool for DRRs in decision-making over common but needed district functions and concerns.
It’s been addressed that the existing districts have their own ‘version’ of policies which are sometimes chaotic. Remarks such as bias and unfair or no basis at all are the roots for standardization of these procedures.
Done manual of procedures are for District Rotaract Representative Election, MDIO Chair Election and DRRs’ Aide to MDIO. Targeted to be finished on 4th meeting are Sister Club / Twinning Guidelines, and Award Pointing System covering the four (4) avenues of service, finance and public image.
I’m happy that I’m healthy enough to continuously guide the growth of Pilipinas MDIO. It’s an exhilarating feeling to witness and contribute to what I thought as my legacy to Rotaract – the establishment of Pilipinas MDIO. For two years, we’ve been helping DRRs but now we are now also ‘creating’ future DRRs and MDIO Chair. I guess, along the process of trainings, seminars, discussions and fellowships, involved Rotaractors gain the awareness and enlighten them to aspire the positions. This in turn means continued leadership or life of the organization per se. This leads me through John C. Maxwell’s Law of Legacy states that a leader's lasting value is measured by succession.
And now is even easier as I have also fellow PDRRs who dedicate their time and expertise to our most cherished organization – Rotaract Club.
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