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

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

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!

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.

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?

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.