club bulletin of Rotary Club of Makati Greenbelt

1. THE OBJECT OF ROTARY THE FOUR WAY
SIBUL
TEST
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and of the things we
foster the ideal of service as a basis of Think , Say or Do
worthy enterprise and, in particular, to 1. Is it the TRUTH? Feb 3, 2010 Published by the Rotary Club Makati Greenbelt Vol. 18
encourage and foster: 2. Is it FAIR to all
FIRST. The development of acquaintance concerned?
as an opportunity for service. 3. Will it build
SECOND. High Ethical standards in GOODWILL and
business and professions; the recognition of
BETTER
the worthiness of all useful occupations; and
FRIENDSHIPS?
the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation
4.Will it be
as an opportunity to serve society;
THIRD. The application of the ideal of BENEFICIAL to all
service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, concerned?
and community life;
FOURTH. The advancement of ROTARY PLEDGE
international understanding, goodwill, and I do solemnly promise
peace through a world fellowship of to help advance
the object of Rotary,
business and professional persons united in
comply with the
the ideal of service. Constitutions RCMG GOES TO RACKS
and By-laws Lunch meeting at Racks in Ortigas Center, Pasig City on January 29, 2010.
of Rotary International Present were (L-R) PE Ana, Pres Susan, PN Imee, PP Sessie & Rtn Rose.
Toys for the small boys. and of theRotary Club
Rotary Club of Makati Greenbelt,
Makati Greenbelt – ever putting into GILDA CATALINA
practice Rotary’s LIM FOUNDATION
Driven by the Spirit of Motto: GRANT
Selfless Service! SERVICE ABOVE SELF Dist Gov Sid Garcia handed
the check from the GCLim
Foundation for our tree
Published by the Rotary Club of Makati Greenbelt planting project “Plant-A-
1639 Peñafrancia St., Santiago Village, Makati City Tree for a Better Future” at
Phone 899-6566 Fax 899-6566 , http://rcmktgreenbelt.multiply.com the Green Conference held on
January 21, 2010 at
Please email your articles and literary contributions to: Makati Sports Club.
rcmgreenbelt@yahoogroups.com
View our Sibul at http://www.slideshare.net/rcmgreenbelt Rotary Club Makati Greenbelt meets every Wednesday

2. ROTARY UPCOMING
PROGRAM INFORMATION ACTIVITIES
Almighty God and Father we give
you honor and praise. We give you
thanks for allowing us to assemble February is World DATE ACTIVITY / VENUE
CALL TO ORDER before you, men and women from Understanding Month TIME
Pres Susan Ringol different walks of life enjoined with 2010
the desire to serve, pursuit of truth and The month of February is Feb 3 Regular meeting
INVOCATION
love for fellowmen. designated World Understanding Ara Restaurant
Rtn Rose Leonida Month on the Rotary calendar. This
Bless us today o God, as we listen 12:00 noon
NATIONAL ANTHEM month also includes the anniversary of
and interact with each other’s ideas
PP Al Joaquin the first meeting of Rotary held on Feb Feb 3 Book Donation
and principles. Bring us into unity and 23, 1905, which is now called World Mandaluyong Elem School
deeper understanding then use our Understanding and Peace Day. 2:00 pm
ROTARY PLEDGE talents, our treasures and our
& FOUR WAY TEST leadership qualities for your greater Feb 3 Visit to Stepping Stone
To observe World Understanding
Rtn Che Tabones glory. Month, the Rotary International Board Learning Center
Amen. asks all the Rotary Clubs to plan 3:00 pm
SECRETARY’S TIME programs for their weekly meetings
PP Sioni Fernando and undertake special activities that Feb 10 Regular meeting
emphasize “understanding and Ara Restaurant
TREASURER’S TIME
Happy Birthday to goodwill as essential for world peace”. 7:00 p.m.
Rtn Nilds Borja
PRESIDENT’S TIME you!! In February, many clubs arrange Feb 13 Sandugo
Blood Letting
Pres Susan Ringol for international speakers, invite Youth
Asia Pacific College
Exchange students and international
9:00am-5:00pm
COMMUNITY SINGING scholars from schools and universities
PP Maricel Royo
Rtn Che Feb to club meetings, plan programs Feb 17 Regular meeting
13 featuring former Group Study Discovery Suites
ADJOURNMENT Exchange team members, arrange 12:00 noon
Pres Susan Ringol discussions on global issues, present
entertainment with international artistic Feb 20 Plant-A-Tree
theme or plan programs with an for a Better Future
MODERATOR international emphasis. Caliraya, Laguna
PP
P Maricel Royo
P
Many clubs take the opportunity to Feb 20 RCMG Summer Fun
launch an international community Caliraya, Laguna
service activity or make contact with a
Rotary Club in another country. March 3 Installation of
4 way test Marker

3. OFFICERS & DIRECTORS TODAY’S
Message by SVP Susan Ringol
RY 2009-10
ENTERTAINMENT Greetings to all!!
Amelia “Susan” Ringol
President
BOY: Bakit tahimik ka?
Good news abound as we start the new Year!
PP Ma. Cecilia “Maricel” Royo GIRL: wala
Vice President-Internal BOY: Galit Ka ba? Our first good news is the release of our tree-planting project
e
GIRL: Hindi grant from the Gilda Catalina Lim Foundation last January 21, 2009 at the
PE Ana “Girlie” Gustilo-Talapian Green Conference held in Makati Sports Club.
BOY: Hwag ka nang magalit
Vice President-External
GIRL: Hindi naman ako galit I have already coordinated with Haribon Foundation for the
PP Adoracion “Sioni” Fernando BOY: May nagawa ba ako? implementation of our “Plant-A-Tree for a Better Future” on February 20, 2010.
Secretary GIRL: wala nga Their representative Chris Cenal will join us next meeting, Feb 10, to explain
BOY: Bakit nga ayaw mo akong the details of this activity. Please reserve the date. Let’s make this a “Family
PN Nilda “Nilds” Borja kausapin? of Rotary” activity. Let’s bring our spouse and children to give them also the
Treasurer GIRL : Hindi kasi tayo magkakilala!
opportunity to participate in this environmental project.
PN Imelda “Imee” Busto ----
Also, we will make this a two-in-one activity day. Let’s have our
Asst. Treasurer Summer Fun in a nearby resort after our tree-planting project. This will surely
When your wife kisses you every time be one memorable day of bonding and fellowship!!
Rtn Delia “Delia” Alicante
you arrive home late at night, it is not The other good news is the appreciation expressed by the District
Auditor
an AFFECTION but an INVESTIGATION, officers for the efforts that we put into our Club to sustain it. During the SVP
PP Emmanuel “Mannie” Alcantara just like a sniffing dog!! Kick Off at Jardin de Antonio, we had a quick review of our goals/targets and
Public Relations Officer our accomplishments. It is really heartwarming and inspiring to know that the
Rtn Au Abacan District Officers have gone through our reports and are well aware of how far
Sgt at Arms we have gone.
ROTARY YEAR However, to complete our target on membership we still need to
PP Alfredo “Al” Joaquin recruit at least 2 more members to have a total of 20 or 7 more to have a total
Club Service Director/ 2010-2011 of 25. This was also the challenge posed to us during the Governor’s visit last
Ways & Means THEME & LOGO Dec 2. Let’s all help accomplish this by inviting a friend to be a prospective
PP Walter “Wally” Cervantes member. I’m sure our Membership Chair PP Al has more ideas to share on this
Community Service Director/ matter.
Protocol Officer Another thing we still have to work on is the TRF. The district is
encouraging all Clubs to participate in the “Every Rotarian Every Year” which
Rtn Joycelie “Joy” Casingal means each member must donate US$100 every year as a Paul Harris sustaining
Vocational Service Director
member. On the 10th year his personal contribution to the TRF reaches
US$1,000 and he will be recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. Therefore, I
PP Evelina “Evelyn” P. Alvarado
Youth Service Director
would like to call on your generosity to donate your US$100 for this Rotary
Year just as Rtn Rose Leonida did. Let’s keep the fire burning…
PP Elisa “Sessie” Caoyonan Finally, in celebration of the World Understanding Month this
International Service/TRF Director February, we will co-host, along with other clubs in our District, in the one-day
touring of 10 Korean kids in their Rotary Appreciation Visit this month.
PP Almario P. Velasco In closing… let us continue to serve and be an inspiration to
Charter President
others, for the Future of Rotary is in our Hands!!

4. RCMG DONATES TO FIRE VICTIM SVP KICK OFF
at Ara Restaurant on January 20, 2010 At Jardin de Antonio in
During our dinner meeting we gave a cash donation to fire victim Jet Amor, Tanauan, Batangas on
(center) one of the food servers at Ara Restaurant. He lost his house and Jan 23, 2010.
everything on it last January 16, 2010. Present during the meeting were (L-R) (L-R) SVP Glenda,
PP Sioni, PN Nilds, Pres Susan, PE Ana, PP Evelyn & Rtn Au. Pres Susan, PDG Jimmy
Cura, SVP Emi, Gov
Sid, SVPsArt & Roland
after the successful
event. DONATION
FLASHBACK!!!!
District
Christmas Party
FELLOWSHIP TIME!! On Dec 2, 2009 at SMX,
Rtn Au gamely demonstrates how to use the chopsticks to PE Ana’s delight. Mall of Asia, Pasay
City. Some SVPs came
with their Club
members in creative
outfits (L-R) SVPs
Danny, Carol, Susan,
Shelly & Roland.
LAST
INDUCTION
The last induction for
the RY 2009-2010 was
held on Feb 1, 2010 at
Makati Sports Club. RC
Taguig Southwest SVP
Ads (3rd from left)
requested guests to come SVP CHRISTMAS PARTY ABOARD THE EDSA II
with a touch of red to while docked at the pier on Dec 19, 2009
celebrate Valentine as