The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on May 16th, 2012. It includes:
- Welcome remarks for visiting dignitaries including the Ambassador of Israel.
- A presentation by the Ambassador of Israel on Israel's economy and its standing as a global innovator.
- The induction of a new club member, Dr. Rupesh Agrawal, an ophthalmologist.
- Announcements of upcoming Rotary events in Singapore and worldwide.
- Birthday and anniversary congratulations for club members.
The document is the weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Singapore, which provides updates on club activities, including a speaker discussing how humor leads to happiness, the introduction of a new club member, and announcements of upcoming Rotary events in celebration of various months and holidays. The bulletin also recognizes member birthdays and anniversaries, and provides guidance on self-reflection through the four-way test.
This document is a bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore summarizing their weekly meeting on May 9th, 2012. It includes introductions of guests, a welcome to visiting Rotarians, announcements of birthdays and anniversaries, and a summary of the guest speaker's presentation on problem solving and negotiation. Upcoming Rotary events are also listed. The bulletin aims to keep members informed about the club's activities and events.
The document summarizes a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting where they welcomed guests, discussed upcoming events and projects, heard from a speaker from Boys' Town about their services and challenges, and inducted a new member. They also presented a donation to Boys' Town.
1. This document summarizes the closing speech of Tapan Rao, President of the Rotary Club of Singapore, at their final meeting of the 2011-2012 Rotary year.
2. Rao thanked the members and committees who contributed to a successful year, during which the club adopted a modified Club Leadership Plan. Several club projects and initiatives were recognized with awards from the district.
3. Looking ahead, Rao suggested the club consider online meeting capabilities to better involve busy professionals. He also recommended formally incorporating the Strategic Planning Committee into the club structure.
This bulletin discusses a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting and activities:
1) The guest speaker, Mr. Simon Kahn from Google, spoke on "The Digital Shift" and how digital media consumption is changing as users move from one screen to multiple screens.
2) The club visited the Heritage Kampung village to experience nature and rural culture for Earth Day, and members were able to learn about organic farming and village life.
3) Two club members, T.K. Chew and Alan Tan, were recognized for becoming Paul Harris Fellows in recognition of their contributions to Rotary Foundation programs.
This document summarizes the Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on June 6th, 2012. [1] The Good Samaritan Award for 2012 was presented to Chew Chia Shao Wei, a 16-year-old student who volunteers significant time to community service activities while excelling in school. [2] The meeting also discussed an upcoming visit by club members to assist elderly residents at the Singapore Garden Festival. [3] An essay by the second place winner of the NGS essay competition was excerpted, discussing challenges to interaction between elderly and youth in modern Singapore due to changing household patterns, language barriers, and differences in technology use.
This document contains the minutes from a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on May 23rd, 2012. The guest speaker, Mr. Bruno Wildermuth, gave a talk titled "Rail Public Transport in Singapore" where he discussed the history and development of Singapore's MRT system. He noted it was a difficult decision to invest in public transportation but it was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. Mr. Wildermuth also addressed Singapore's current transportation challenges and investments compared to other Asian countries. The meeting included other standard agenda items like welcoming visitors and adopting financial statements.
The document is the weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Singapore, which provides updates on club activities, including a speaker discussing how humor leads to happiness, the introduction of a new club member, and announcements of upcoming Rotary events in celebration of various months and holidays. The bulletin also recognizes member birthdays and anniversaries, and provides guidance on self-reflection through the four-way test.
This document is a bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore summarizing their weekly meeting on May 9th, 2012. It includes introductions of guests, a welcome to visiting Rotarians, announcements of birthdays and anniversaries, and a summary of the guest speaker's presentation on problem solving and negotiation. Upcoming Rotary events are also listed. The bulletin aims to keep members informed about the club's activities and events.
The document summarizes a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting where they welcomed guests, discussed upcoming events and projects, heard from a speaker from Boys' Town about their services and challenges, and inducted a new member. They also presented a donation to Boys' Town.
1. This document summarizes the closing speech of Tapan Rao, President of the Rotary Club of Singapore, at their final meeting of the 2011-2012 Rotary year.
2. Rao thanked the members and committees who contributed to a successful year, during which the club adopted a modified Club Leadership Plan. Several club projects and initiatives were recognized with awards from the district.
3. Looking ahead, Rao suggested the club consider online meeting capabilities to better involve busy professionals. He also recommended formally incorporating the Strategic Planning Committee into the club structure.
This bulletin discusses a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting and activities:
1) The guest speaker, Mr. Simon Kahn from Google, spoke on "The Digital Shift" and how digital media consumption is changing as users move from one screen to multiple screens.
2) The club visited the Heritage Kampung village to experience nature and rural culture for Earth Day, and members were able to learn about organic farming and village life.
3) Two club members, T.K. Chew and Alan Tan, were recognized for becoming Paul Harris Fellows in recognition of their contributions to Rotary Foundation programs.
This document summarizes the Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on June 6th, 2012. [1] The Good Samaritan Award for 2012 was presented to Chew Chia Shao Wei, a 16-year-old student who volunteers significant time to community service activities while excelling in school. [2] The meeting also discussed an upcoming visit by club members to assist elderly residents at the Singapore Garden Festival. [3] An essay by the second place winner of the NGS essay competition was excerpted, discussing challenges to interaction between elderly and youth in modern Singapore due to changing household patterns, language barriers, and differences in technology use.
This document contains the minutes from a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on May 23rd, 2012. The guest speaker, Mr. Bruno Wildermuth, gave a talk titled "Rail Public Transport in Singapore" where he discussed the history and development of Singapore's MRT system. He noted it was a difficult decision to invest in public transportation but it was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. Mr. Wildermuth also addressed Singapore's current transportation challenges and investments compared to other Asian countries. The meeting included other standard agenda items like welcoming visitors and adopting financial statements.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on November 9th, 2011. It provides an overview of the guests and visiting Rotarians in attendance, as well as the speakers for the week who discussed Singapore's non-profit sector ecosystem and the Rotary Foundation. Key events from the meeting included an exchange of banners with other clubs, a presentation on an End Polio walk and climb fundraising event, and birthday and anniversary celebrations. The document concludes with announcements of upcoming Rotary events and details of the next weekly meeting.
This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore discusses their February 1st meeting. The speaker, Rtn. Phillip Overmyer from the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, spoke on "Singapore's New Business Model - Will It Work?". He highlighted the government's focus on jobs, productivity, and economic growth. The bulletin also included announcements of upcoming club events in February for World Understanding Month, induction of a new member, and the Board of Directors for the next Rotary year.
This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore discusses their December 21st meeting where the guest speaker was Rev. Kenneth Huang. He spoke about the importance of family, especially during the Christmas season. Other discussions included a banner exchange with a visiting club from Estonia, collecting donations for Boys' Town scholarships, and announcing upcoming Rotary events in December and January. The bulletin closes by wishing all members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Club's President and Board of Directors.
The document summarizes a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting where the Japanese Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Mr. Yoichi Suzuki, spoke about the aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Some key points:
1) H.E. Mr. Suzuki discussed the strong psychological impact on the Japanese people and how Japan has had to rethink its energy policy and lifestyle after the nuclear disaster.
2) He noted the long-term challenges of decontamination and many people not being able to return home for decades.
3) The Ambassador highlighted Japan's need to adapt to an aging society while not overburdening the young, and to be
This document summarizes the weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Singapore for the week of April 16th, 2012. It includes announcements about upcoming events, such as a visit to the Heritage Kampung on April 22nd. The speaker of the week, Mr. Tay Lai Hock, founder of Ground-Up Initiative, spoke about how Kampung culture can create sustainable communities and nurture leaders. The club's major project for the year is funding a gym for Boys' Town worth $100,000. The bulletin also provides information about birthdays, anniversaries, and upcoming Rotary events.
The document summarizes Rotary Foundation Month and provides information about the history and programs of The Rotary Foundation. It notes that [1] The Rotary Foundation was established in 1917 and has since received over $1 billion in donations to fund international humanitarian work; [2] Key Foundation programs over the years have included Ambassadorial Scholarships, Group Study Exchange, polio eradication, and university teaching grants; and [3] Strong donor support ensures The Rotary Foundation can continue its important work of promoting international understanding and peace.
The document is a bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore providing information about their recent meeting including welcoming visiting Rotarians, introducing a new member, announcing their club's district award recognitions, and advertising upcoming Rotary events. It summarizes the guest speaker's presentation on World Vision's work improving children's development and outlines the club's activities, recognition of members, and schedule of upcoming meetings and events.
This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay provides updates on the 2009 Rotary International Convention in Birmingham, England and previews upcoming club meetings and events. Key highlights from the convention included Archbishop Desmond Tutu praising Rotary's efforts to eradicate polio, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calling Rotary the "heart and soul" of polio eradication efforts, and Bill Klinginsmith being elected as the 2010-11 President of Rotary International. The bulletin also encourages members to attend future meetings to hear program updates and previews the 2010 RI Convention in Montreal, Canada.
THE ROSICRUCIAN ORDER
PURPOSE AND WORK OF THE ORDER
The Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, is a philosophical and initiatic tradition. As students progress in their studies, they are initiated into the next level or degree.
Rosicrucians are men and women around the world who study the laws of nature in order to live in harmony with them. Individuals study the Rosicrucian lessons in the privacy of their own homes on subjects such as the nature of the soul, developing intuition, classical Greek philosophy, energy centers in the body, and self-healing techniques.
The Rosicrucian tradition encourages each student to discover the wisdom, compassion, strength, and peace that already resides within each of us.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on December 7th, 2011. It introduces the guest speaker, Ms. Jean Elizabeth Lee, who spoke about gathering support for her short film "Cahaya". It also mentions birthdays, visiting rotarians, upcoming Rotary events, and funds/projects supported by the club including the Patrick Hernon Trust Fund and Boys' Town.
This document contains information about the officers and directors of a local Rotary club for the 2009-2010 year. It also includes the club's theme song, information about 100% attendance in Rotary clubs, and details that Rotarians often refer to each other by first names rather than formal titles.
The document summarizes the District Governor's official visit to the E-Club of Southern Africa. It discusses that the Governor Annie and her husband were welcomed by the club's president and board members. Key club areas like projects, finances were discussed with the Governor. A new member, Ernie Hendriks, was also inducted during the visit. The club achieved the Presidential Citation. An attempt was made to induct the Rotaract club but its members were unavailable. The Governor welcomed three proposed Rotaract members. The club also launched its Rotaract club with 12 charter members.
This document is the August 3-9, 2009 issue of the New Horizons bulletin for the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. It includes letters from the club president about recent club activities and welcoming new members. It also announces details of an upcoming visit from the District Governor and dinner meeting. There is an update on a Peace Fellow applicant from the club and information on how Indonesian Rotary clubs are helping children with cleft lip issues. The final article is about Rotary World Peace Fellows.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore from April 9th, 2012. [1] The guest speaker, Ms. Cathryn Berger Kaye, spoke about the importance of youth empowerment and developing skills like responsibility and creativity in young people. [2] She provided examples of youth-led environmental projects. [3] The meeting also included introductions of visitors, a toast from another club, and announcements of upcoming Rotary events.
This document is a bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore summarizing their weekly meeting on June 13th, 2012. The summary includes:
1) The guest speaker was Mr. Girija Pande, Chairman of Asia Pacific for Tata Consultancy Services, who spoke on "Leadership in an Interconnected World." He highlighted trends of globalization, urbanization, sustainability, and technology.
2) Upcoming events were announced, including the Installation Dinner on June 30th.
3) Birthday and anniversary celebrants for the week were recognized.
4) The next Community Service and International Service meetings were announced for July 5th and June 21st respectively.
The document is a newsletter from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. It provides updates on recent and upcoming club activities, events, and speakers. Recent activities highlighted include electing a new club president for the next year, hearing from a guest speaker about his work in Cambodia, and two new members joining the club. Upcoming events mentioned are the annual general meeting, a pre-Halloween social function, and two special meetings - one promoting the Rotary Foundation and another being the annual Christmas party. The newsletter also shares news from the district governor and information about other clubs' projects.
The president provides an update from his recent trip to Singapore for a wedding. He notes meeting up with a former club member and her photographer husband. The club also attended a meeting of the Rotary Club of Jurong Town in Singapore as part of an international friendship exchange. Upcoming club events are listed in the calendar. The treasurer reminds members that half-yearly subscription fees are due by July 31st. An update on the club's international service project to provide a van to St. Peter's Junior School in Northern Uganda is provided, including current donations received. At the recent club meeting, a guest speaker Hugh Murray, a former RYPEN participant, provided an enthralling talk about his experience.
The document summarizes Rotary Foundation activities in November 2014, including encouraging clubs to showcase their projects through Rotary Showcase to seek funding and partnerships. It highlights a few local club anniversary celebrations and partnership activities in South Africa, including supporting education for girls through the Ruth First Memorial Trust.
The document summarizes a joint meeting between the Midtown Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Karaikudi that took place in December 2012. Midtowners stayed at the home of Rotarian Alagappan and enjoyed local cuisine. The Rotary Club of Karaikudi welcomed Midtowners with an elaborate dinner meeting. Midtown is looking to strengthen ties with Karaikudi Rotary by visiting again for a joint meeting.
The South China Sea Dispute: Philippine Sovereign Rights and Jurisdiction in ...Sam Rodriguez Galope
On 29 October 2011, Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio delivered a speech before the Ateneo de Davao University College of Law on its 50th Founding Anniversary. Entitled e Rule of Law as the Great Equalizer, the speech signaled the beginning of his advocacy to protect the maritime entitlements of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea as conferred by international law. In that speech, Justice Carpio declared:
This battle to defend our EEZ from China, the superpower in our region, is the 21st century equivalent of the battles that our forebears waged against Western and Eastern colonizers from the 16th to the 20th century. e best and the brightest of our forebears fought the Western and Eastern colonizers, and even sacri ced their lives, to make the Philippines free. In this modern- day battle, the best and the brightest legal warriors in our country today must stand up and fight to free the EEZ of the Philippines from foreign encroachment. In this historic battle to secure our EEZ, we must rely on the most powerful weapon invented by man in the settlement of disputes among states – a weapon that can immobilize armies, neutralize aircraft carriers, render irrelevant nuclear bombs, and level the battle eld between small nations and superpowers.
That weapon – the great equalizer – is the Rule of Law. Under the Rule of Law, right prevails over might.
This eBook is a collation of Justice Carpio’s lectures and speeches on the South China Sea dispute and the historic arbitral award rendered in favor of the Philippines. Totaling more than 140 lectures and speeches and spanning a period of more than five years, or from October 2011 to March 2017, these presentations were made in various fora, both in the Philippines and abroad. An earlier collation of his lectures and speeches was published in Antonio T. Carpio, Historical Facts, Historical Lies, and Historical Rights in the West Philippine Sea, 88 Phil. L.J. 389 (2014).
is ebook is interactive — if you click on a map or photo, or on the underlined name of the source of a photo or illustration, it will bring you to its online source.
The bulletin provides information about the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on May 30th, 2012. It includes introductory remarks by President Tapan Rao, announcements of awards received by the club at district meetings, and a request for support of a fundraising gala show by the medical students' society. Upcoming Rotary events are also listed. The bulletin is intended to inform members of the club's activities and events.
The Rotary Club of Singapore held their weekly meeting on May 2nd 2012. Special guests included Mrs. Kanak Mehta and teacher advisors from local schools. Vice President Ashi Sarwal presented the 5th annual K.S. Mehta Essay Award. The winners were announced with Sneha Gupta from Global Indian International School winning 1st place and three students from Raffles Institution Junior College winning 2nd place. Visiting Rotarians from Japan also spoke about earthquake recovery efforts. The meeting announcements included upcoming Rotary events and the club's community service focus for the month of May.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on November 9th, 2011. It provides an overview of the guests and visiting Rotarians in attendance, as well as the speakers for the week who discussed Singapore's non-profit sector ecosystem and the Rotary Foundation. Key events from the meeting included an exchange of banners with other clubs, a presentation on an End Polio walk and climb fundraising event, and birthday and anniversary celebrations. The document concludes with announcements of upcoming Rotary events and details of the next weekly meeting.
This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore discusses their February 1st meeting. The speaker, Rtn. Phillip Overmyer from the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, spoke on "Singapore's New Business Model - Will It Work?". He highlighted the government's focus on jobs, productivity, and economic growth. The bulletin also included announcements of upcoming club events in February for World Understanding Month, induction of a new member, and the Board of Directors for the next Rotary year.
This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore discusses their December 21st meeting where the guest speaker was Rev. Kenneth Huang. He spoke about the importance of family, especially during the Christmas season. Other discussions included a banner exchange with a visiting club from Estonia, collecting donations for Boys' Town scholarships, and announcing upcoming Rotary events in December and January. The bulletin closes by wishing all members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Club's President and Board of Directors.
The document summarizes a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting where the Japanese Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Mr. Yoichi Suzuki, spoke about the aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Some key points:
1) H.E. Mr. Suzuki discussed the strong psychological impact on the Japanese people and how Japan has had to rethink its energy policy and lifestyle after the nuclear disaster.
2) He noted the long-term challenges of decontamination and many people not being able to return home for decades.
3) The Ambassador highlighted Japan's need to adapt to an aging society while not overburdening the young, and to be
This document summarizes the weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Singapore for the week of April 16th, 2012. It includes announcements about upcoming events, such as a visit to the Heritage Kampung on April 22nd. The speaker of the week, Mr. Tay Lai Hock, founder of Ground-Up Initiative, spoke about how Kampung culture can create sustainable communities and nurture leaders. The club's major project for the year is funding a gym for Boys' Town worth $100,000. The bulletin also provides information about birthdays, anniversaries, and upcoming Rotary events.
The document summarizes Rotary Foundation Month and provides information about the history and programs of The Rotary Foundation. It notes that [1] The Rotary Foundation was established in 1917 and has since received over $1 billion in donations to fund international humanitarian work; [2] Key Foundation programs over the years have included Ambassadorial Scholarships, Group Study Exchange, polio eradication, and university teaching grants; and [3] Strong donor support ensures The Rotary Foundation can continue its important work of promoting international understanding and peace.
The document is a bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore providing information about their recent meeting including welcoming visiting Rotarians, introducing a new member, announcing their club's district award recognitions, and advertising upcoming Rotary events. It summarizes the guest speaker's presentation on World Vision's work improving children's development and outlines the club's activities, recognition of members, and schedule of upcoming meetings and events.
This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay provides updates on the 2009 Rotary International Convention in Birmingham, England and previews upcoming club meetings and events. Key highlights from the convention included Archbishop Desmond Tutu praising Rotary's efforts to eradicate polio, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calling Rotary the "heart and soul" of polio eradication efforts, and Bill Klinginsmith being elected as the 2010-11 President of Rotary International. The bulletin also encourages members to attend future meetings to hear program updates and previews the 2010 RI Convention in Montreal, Canada.
THE ROSICRUCIAN ORDER
PURPOSE AND WORK OF THE ORDER
The Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, is a philosophical and initiatic tradition. As students progress in their studies, they are initiated into the next level or degree.
Rosicrucians are men and women around the world who study the laws of nature in order to live in harmony with them. Individuals study the Rosicrucian lessons in the privacy of their own homes on subjects such as the nature of the soul, developing intuition, classical Greek philosophy, energy centers in the body, and self-healing techniques.
The Rosicrucian tradition encourages each student to discover the wisdom, compassion, strength, and peace that already resides within each of us.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on December 7th, 2011. It introduces the guest speaker, Ms. Jean Elizabeth Lee, who spoke about gathering support for her short film "Cahaya". It also mentions birthdays, visiting rotarians, upcoming Rotary events, and funds/projects supported by the club including the Patrick Hernon Trust Fund and Boys' Town.
This document contains information about the officers and directors of a local Rotary club for the 2009-2010 year. It also includes the club's theme song, information about 100% attendance in Rotary clubs, and details that Rotarians often refer to each other by first names rather than formal titles.
The document summarizes the District Governor's official visit to the E-Club of Southern Africa. It discusses that the Governor Annie and her husband were welcomed by the club's president and board members. Key club areas like projects, finances were discussed with the Governor. A new member, Ernie Hendriks, was also inducted during the visit. The club achieved the Presidential Citation. An attempt was made to induct the Rotaract club but its members were unavailable. The Governor welcomed three proposed Rotaract members. The club also launched its Rotaract club with 12 charter members.
This document is the August 3-9, 2009 issue of the New Horizons bulletin for the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. It includes letters from the club president about recent club activities and welcoming new members. It also announces details of an upcoming visit from the District Governor and dinner meeting. There is an update on a Peace Fellow applicant from the club and information on how Indonesian Rotary clubs are helping children with cleft lip issues. The final article is about Rotary World Peace Fellows.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore from April 9th, 2012. [1] The guest speaker, Ms. Cathryn Berger Kaye, spoke about the importance of youth empowerment and developing skills like responsibility and creativity in young people. [2] She provided examples of youth-led environmental projects. [3] The meeting also included introductions of visitors, a toast from another club, and announcements of upcoming Rotary events.
This document is a bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore summarizing their weekly meeting on June 13th, 2012. The summary includes:
1) The guest speaker was Mr. Girija Pande, Chairman of Asia Pacific for Tata Consultancy Services, who spoke on "Leadership in an Interconnected World." He highlighted trends of globalization, urbanization, sustainability, and technology.
2) Upcoming events were announced, including the Installation Dinner on June 30th.
3) Birthday and anniversary celebrants for the week were recognized.
4) The next Community Service and International Service meetings were announced for July 5th and June 21st respectively.
The document is a newsletter from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. It provides updates on recent and upcoming club activities, events, and speakers. Recent activities highlighted include electing a new club president for the next year, hearing from a guest speaker about his work in Cambodia, and two new members joining the club. Upcoming events mentioned are the annual general meeting, a pre-Halloween social function, and two special meetings - one promoting the Rotary Foundation and another being the annual Christmas party. The newsletter also shares news from the district governor and information about other clubs' projects.
The president provides an update from his recent trip to Singapore for a wedding. He notes meeting up with a former club member and her photographer husband. The club also attended a meeting of the Rotary Club of Jurong Town in Singapore as part of an international friendship exchange. Upcoming club events are listed in the calendar. The treasurer reminds members that half-yearly subscription fees are due by July 31st. An update on the club's international service project to provide a van to St. Peter's Junior School in Northern Uganda is provided, including current donations received. At the recent club meeting, a guest speaker Hugh Murray, a former RYPEN participant, provided an enthralling talk about his experience.
The document summarizes Rotary Foundation activities in November 2014, including encouraging clubs to showcase their projects through Rotary Showcase to seek funding and partnerships. It highlights a few local club anniversary celebrations and partnership activities in South Africa, including supporting education for girls through the Ruth First Memorial Trust.
The document summarizes a joint meeting between the Midtown Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Karaikudi that took place in December 2012. Midtowners stayed at the home of Rotarian Alagappan and enjoyed local cuisine. The Rotary Club of Karaikudi welcomed Midtowners with an elaborate dinner meeting. Midtown is looking to strengthen ties with Karaikudi Rotary by visiting again for a joint meeting.
The South China Sea Dispute: Philippine Sovereign Rights and Jurisdiction in ...Sam Rodriguez Galope
On 29 October 2011, Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio delivered a speech before the Ateneo de Davao University College of Law on its 50th Founding Anniversary. Entitled e Rule of Law as the Great Equalizer, the speech signaled the beginning of his advocacy to protect the maritime entitlements of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea as conferred by international law. In that speech, Justice Carpio declared:
This battle to defend our EEZ from China, the superpower in our region, is the 21st century equivalent of the battles that our forebears waged against Western and Eastern colonizers from the 16th to the 20th century. e best and the brightest of our forebears fought the Western and Eastern colonizers, and even sacri ced their lives, to make the Philippines free. In this modern- day battle, the best and the brightest legal warriors in our country today must stand up and fight to free the EEZ of the Philippines from foreign encroachment. In this historic battle to secure our EEZ, we must rely on the most powerful weapon invented by man in the settlement of disputes among states – a weapon that can immobilize armies, neutralize aircraft carriers, render irrelevant nuclear bombs, and level the battle eld between small nations and superpowers.
That weapon – the great equalizer – is the Rule of Law. Under the Rule of Law, right prevails over might.
This eBook is a collation of Justice Carpio’s lectures and speeches on the South China Sea dispute and the historic arbitral award rendered in favor of the Philippines. Totaling more than 140 lectures and speeches and spanning a period of more than five years, or from October 2011 to March 2017, these presentations were made in various fora, both in the Philippines and abroad. An earlier collation of his lectures and speeches was published in Antonio T. Carpio, Historical Facts, Historical Lies, and Historical Rights in the West Philippine Sea, 88 Phil. L.J. 389 (2014).
is ebook is interactive — if you click on a map or photo, or on the underlined name of the source of a photo or illustration, it will bring you to its online source.
The bulletin provides information about the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on May 30th, 2012. It includes introductory remarks by President Tapan Rao, announcements of awards received by the club at district meetings, and a request for support of a fundraising gala show by the medical students' society. Upcoming Rotary events are also listed. The bulletin is intended to inform members of the club's activities and events.
The Rotary Club of Singapore held their weekly meeting on May 2nd 2012. Special guests included Mrs. Kanak Mehta and teacher advisors from local schools. Vice President Ashi Sarwal presented the 5th annual K.S. Mehta Essay Award. The winners were announced with Sneha Gupta from Global Indian International School winning 1st place and three students from Raffles Institution Junior College winning 2nd place. Visiting Rotarians from Japan also spoke about earthquake recovery efforts. The meeting announcements included upcoming Rotary events and the club's community service focus for the month of May.
This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore discusses their most recent meeting on April 18th, 2012. It provides details on the guest speaker, Ms. So-Young Kang, who spoke on designing innovative solutions through design thinking. It also discusses the club's major project to renovate buildings at Boys' Town, and calls on members to donate towards reaching their $5 million goal. Finally, it announces upcoming club events and speakers for future meetings in April and May 2012.
This bulletin summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on March 21, 2012. It discusses the welcoming of guests and visiting Rotarians, the exchange of banners with sister clubs, birthday greetings, and a presentation by Ms. Joyce Billington on her work with Sok Sabay, a children's refuge in Cambodia. It also includes remarks and a speech from the president of the sister club Rotary Club of Osaka Semba expressing gratitude for assistance after an earthquake and seeking closer cooperation between the clubs.
This bulletin summarizes the recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on March 14th, 2012. It provides an overview of the guest speaker, Mr. Jeffrey Lee, who spoke on the topic of youth being "overfed but underdeveloped". It also lists upcoming club events and community service activities in March and April. The bulletin concludes with reminders about duties and the Four-Way Test of Rotary.
The document is a newsletter from the Rotary Club of Singapore dated March 12, 2012. It provides summaries of the club's recent activities and upcoming events. It discusses the previous week's speaker on implications of 21st century technologies on educating youth and previews the upcoming week's speaker on the same topic. It also includes standard sections about welcoming visitors, birthdays, anniversaries, and international service activities.
This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore provides information on their weekly meeting on February 15th, 2012. The speaker, PP Professor P. N. Avadhani, gave a talk titled "Nature and Value of Some Trees". He spoke about the important roles trees play in human evolution, environment, and survival. PP Avadhani provided many anecdotes and information about the nature, functions, and unique features of various trees. Upcoming Rotary events are also announced, including the World Understanding and Peace Day Dinner on February 23rd.
Rtn. Chan Chong Beng, president of the Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME) spoke to the Rotary Club of Singapore about ASME's role in supporting small and medium enterprises in Singapore. He provided statistics on SMEs' contributions to Singapore's economy and employment. ASME offers networking opportunities and programs to assist SMEs with their business needs. The meeting also saw the induction of a new club member, Dr. Sanjay Nalachandran, and announcements of upcoming Rotary events.
The document summarizes a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on January 11, 2012. It discusses the following key points:
- The speaker, Dr. Peter Goh, spoke about type 2 diabetes, its causes and complications, as well as obesity and drug/surgical treatments.
- Two club members, Rtn. Willi Hess and Rtn. Bharat Mandloi, received Paul Harris Fellow recognition for their contributions to The Rotary Foundation. The club president also became a major donor.
- An article asks "Who matters most?" in Rotary and argues that ordinary club members who volunteer their time to implement projects and keep the organization running are most important.
Vocational Service Month
The document summarizes the Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on December 14th, 2011. It discusses the guest speakers Ms. Jutta Odenwaelder and Ms. Midah Tancock who spoke on emotional intelligence and creativity training. It also mentions the club's activities like celebrating member birthdays and anniversaries. President Tapan Rao emphasized the importance of family in Rotary service. The speakers highlighted characteristics of creative people and how to foster creativity.
1) The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore, including a speech given by PDG Dr. Wu Dar Ching on how the Rotary Foundation can be relevant to local clubs.
2) It also discusses the exchange of banners with the Rotary Club of Kirkintilloch, Scotland, whose president's father was a prisoner of war in Singapore during WWII.
3) PDG Dr. Wu Dar Ching spoke about the various Rotary Foundation programs and funding sources available to clubs, and how clubs can better utilize foundation grants to support community service.
1. 21st May 2012
CROSSROADS
Rotary Club of Singapore Vol. 48 / 42
“Remarks about Israel’s economy and beyond”
Speaker : Her Excellency (H.E.) Mrs. Amira Arnon,
Ambassador of Israel to the Republic of Singapore
Lunch meeting of the 16th May 2012
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2. Introductory remarks Toast
President Tapan Rao called the 42nd Club meeting
to order and called on members to join him in Sergeant-at-Arms, Rtn. Robert Craiu noted that it
welcoming Honorary Members, Her Excellency was customary for the Club to raise a toast to a
Mrs. Amira Arnon Ambassador of Israel and His Rotary Club coupled with a toast to Rotary
Excellency Mr. Antony Phillipson, British High International. He invited visiting Rotarian,
Commissioner. President Elect Jim Young to address the Club. We
learnt that the Rotary Club of Richmond was in
Honorary members District 5160, formed in 1920 and had 68
members. PE Jim thanked members for the warm
President Tapan was pleased to present to H.E. Mr. reception and spoke of his town’s involvement in
Antony Phillipson with a Rotary/Singapore pin, a ending the World War II conflict by the building of
Club banner and a copy of the “80 Years & all ships used during that period.
Beyond…Service Above Self” book, and invited
High Commissioner Phillipson to say a few words.
High Commissioner Phillipson added that it was a
pleasure to visit the Club again, the last time he did
so was about six months ago, and he thanked
members for the hospitality and warm welcome.
High Commissioner mentioned that he would be
addressing the Club at the weekly meeting of 11th 2
July.
3. Welcome of visiting She was appointed Ambassador of
Israel to Singapore in August 2009.
VP Brigitte Holtschneider warmly
thanked Ambassador Arnon for her
Rotarians and guests Rtn. Haider noted Ambassador talk which gave an excellent insight
Arnon’s vast professional experience of Israel and to the mindset of her
Rtn. Dr. Thomas Perkmann and stated that it was indeed an people. She called upon
welcomed our guests and visiting honour to have her speak to the Ambassador Arnon to come forward
Rotarians Club. to receive the Club’s mementos.
Ambassador Arnon advised that she
- Guests : would steer away from controversial
Honorary Member, H.E. Mrs. topics and speak on Israel’s
Amira Arnon economic successes which turned
Honorary Member, H.E. Mr. the country into one of the biggest
Antony Phillipson hubs of innovations and highly
Mr. Nico Francken (Rtn. Irina’s developed technology. She shared
husband) some facts and figures about Israel's
Mr. David Wynne economy and its standing within the
global economic picture.
Visiting Rotarians :
Ambassador Arnon, noted that it
PE James & Linda Young –
was not easy to identify any one
Richmond, USA reason for the country’s economic
Prof. Dr. Randolf Hanke – Furth, miracle, however, she gave few
Germany answers to why Israel became such
an economic miracle. One of the
Speaker of the week answers, Ambassador Arnon cited
was Government policies. She
further explained the significance of
The privilege and honour of Israel’s Defence Forces which
introducing H.E. Ambassador Arnon became an engine behind
fell to Rtn. Haider Nawaz. He innovations. As an example of
advised that Ambassador Amira military service and civilian life,
Arnon received her BA, Ambassador Arnon introduced and
International Relations and further distributed samples for members’
Graduate studies, Young Diplomats viewing, of the PillCam- the
special program on Middle Eastern endoscopy capsule- invented by an
Affairs from the Hebrew University Israeli company named "Given
in Jerusalem. She also graduated Imaging" – which was a pill that
with honour from the Military replaced invasive endoscopy.
College for National Defense-Israel Ambassador Arnon continued her
and completed her obligatory talk, highlighting the Jewish
military service in the Israel education and Israeli character. She
Defense Forces Air Force. HE also gave an overview of the Israeli
Ambassador Amira Arnon joined banking system, and concluded her
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in talk with a few words on Israel-
1970, and has served in many Singapore relations. (A copy of
countries including Norway, Nepal, Ambassador Arnon’s speech is
Turkey and USA. available from the Secretariat.)
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4. Highlights of the RI New member
convention
President Tapan gave some President Tapan was pleased to
highlights of the Rotary induct a new member to the
International Convention held in Club. He invited PP Dr. Oliver
Bangkok from 6th – 9th May 2012. Hennedige to introduce his
He advised that about 40,000 candidate, Rtn. Dr. Rupesh
Rotarians attended the Agrawal, who is an
Convention. President Tapan ophthalmologist at Tan Tock
added that he was only in the Seng Hospital. PP Oliver noted
registration line for 2 minutes to that Rtn. Rupesh was passionate
register, which showed the about cricket and eye missions,
fantastic arrangements made. which was a good thing for the
As of 4th May, President Tapan Club, as we conduct several such
was pleased to announce that missions. PP Oliver added that
Rotarians and supporters have during the short time that Rtn.
raised US$215.7 million for the Rupesh has been in Singapore,
US$350 million matching grant he was already bestowed with
from the Bill & Melinda Gates the “Health Care Humanity
Foundation. He added that this Award for selfless service from
challenge runs through June. previous President S R Nathan.
President Tapan was also pleased Rtn. Rupesh’s classification is
to advise that World Health “Medicine: Ophthalmologist”.
Organization (WHO) has taken
India off the list of Polio endemic Upon his induction, President
countries. He noted that with this Tapan invited Rtn. Rupesh to
announcement, 99% of the world address the Club. Rtn. Rupesh
is free from the deadly disease of warmly thanked PP Oliver for
Polio. But actually, President the honour and privilege of
Tapan added that no part of the becoming a member of the
world is free from Polio when Club. He added that Rotary was
there were still Polio cases in not new to him, he was a
some countries. He noted that treasurer of the Rotary Club of
the last 1% is estimated to be the Jalna, and he felt good being
most difficult to eradicate and the united once again to his family,
Global Polio Eradication Initiative which was what Rotary was to
was facing a significant funding him. Rtn Rupesh hoped to live
shortfall for 2012 and beyond. up to the expectations placed
Lastly, President Tapan advised on him, and to do good for
that next year’s RI President society and the needy, through
would be Sakuji Tanaka from Rotary as a platform.
Rotary Club of Yashio, Saitama,
Japan and his theme was “PEACE
THROUGH SERVICE”.
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5. The Guide to Daily Living
MARK YOUR DIARY Before doing the things we COMING ROTARY EVENTS
Birthday celebrants want to do, consider first, the
RC wishes Happy Birthday to precept of the guide. Ask May
celebrants this week: ourselves these 4 questions Community Service Month
May 18th – Uttam Kripalani and act upon them:
First: Have I spent some time June
May 24th – Heinz Frings
in self-examination? Rotary Fellowships Month
May 25th – Vaidy Second: Have I spent quality
Krishnamurthy time with my family? June 2nd – 1300 to 1730hrs
May 27th – Jack Wang Third: Have I given my best to District Vocational Service
Anniversary Celebrants my work?
Seminar at Rotary Family
RC sends best wishes to Fourth: Have I given some
time to someone near and Service Centre
Wedding Anniversary
far?
celebrants this week June 27th
The Guide, in fact,
May 22nd – PP Tan Chin encompasses the 4 parts of Meeting Cancelled in view of
Ngiap & Irene, Dinesh & the Object of Rotary. the Installation Dinner on
Rekha Sharma June 30th
This week Next week June 30th
May 23rd 2012 May 30th 2012 Installation Dinner
Reception Desk duty: PN Dr. July
Shahul Hameed, Keith Reception Desk duty: PP Dr. July 4th
Harrison Oliver Hennedige, Kannan 1st Club Assembly for Rotary
Sunshine Box duty: Tan Krishnan Year 2012/2013
Cheong Ho, VP Brigitte Sunshine Box duty: Erich The Four-Way Test
Holtschneider Vosshage, Philip Kwan Of the Things we think, say
or do:
The Good Samaritan Award * Is it the truth?
Speaker: Mr. Bruno 2012 Presentation * Is it fair to all concerned?
Wildermuth, Founder of
* Will it build goodwill and
Wildermuth Consulting Community Service better friendship?
Topic: “Singapore’s MRT Date: Thursday, 7th June * Will it be beneficial to all
System” Time: 7.30pm concerned?
New Generations Service Venue: To be advised
Hosts: To be advised Queries, comments and
Date: Thursday, 24th May articles request can be
Time: 7.30pm sent to
Venue: 89 Fidelio Street, Jean-Philippe Lionnet
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Hosts: Rtn. Louis Lim
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