Rotary International's theme for 2009-2010 is "The Four-Way Test". At a regular meeting, guest speaker Fr. Larry Tan encouraged Rotarians to emulate the spirit of selfless love shown by former Philippine president Corazon Aquino and to give their time, talents, and treasures to help those in need. The club also participated in literacy projects and a summit to increase literacy among underprivileged children. Contributions to Rotary's Annual Programs Fund through the Every Rotarian, Every Year initiative support projects in over 160 countries.

1. ROTARY INTERNATIONAL THEME IN 2009-2010
OFFICIAL WEEKLY PUBLICATIO OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF MAKATI SA LORE ZO
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
ROWENA “Jing” SARAO
Four-
The Four-Way
After all the glitz and glamour of our 17th Induction, the
Test of launch of many District programs, inductions of all the 83
ROTARY Rotary clubs in our District 3830, it was most appropriate
to pause, reflect and internalize all our Rotary vaues that
are Christian based. It is most appropriate to invite one
1) Is it the of our Honorary Member, Fr. Larry Tan, SDB.
TRUTH?
What struck me the most in his dissertation is how we
2) Is it FAIR to all should live our lives affecting many around us in a
concerned? positive way. Pres. Cory Aquino was his model and
should be our model as we lead our Rotary lives.
3) Will it build The same day as our meeting, the District conducted a
GOODWILL and very successful Literacy Summit Conference at the
BETTER Aerospace Museum in Nichols Air Base. I was given the
FRIENDSHIPS? task of introducing PDG Jimmy Cura. From Unicef, Collin
Davis, and from USAID Aivan Amit.
4) Will it be
In September 12, the New Gen Conference was held at
BENEFICIAL to all the Umak in Makati. It was a huge success with 10
concerned? Interactors.
INVOCATION SEPTEMBER
09 Cynthia Reyes
Dear Father teach us to lead our 21 Shelly Lazaro
lives the way Pres. Corazon Aquino 22 Carol Mercado
led hers. Hold our hands as we 26 Rangie Tantoco
27 Marian Ong
journey in our lives as Rotarians.
Bless all the priests, especially Fr.
Larry as he shepherds our club.
Amen.

2. OFFICIAL WEEKLY PUBLICATIO OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF MAKATI SA LORE ZO
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
REGULAR
MEETING
Thursday, Sept. 10,
2009, Manila Polo Club
Guest Speaker
FR. LARRY TAN
The highlight of Fr. Larry
Tan’s talk is for all of us to
emulate the spirit of
selfless love towards
others, just like Pres. Cory
Aquino.
In addition, for all us
Rotarians to keep giving
our time, talents and
treasures for those who
have less in life.

3. OFFICIAL WEEKLY PUBLICATIO OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF MAKATI SA LORE ZO
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
FELLOWSHIP
Balducci, Bonifacio High Street at the Fort
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, 7:00 pm Birthday celebrants for August
and September gathered
together and enjoyed the food,
drinks, laughter, fellowship and
camaraderie at the Fort. The
celebs were: Cynthia Reyes
(Sep 9), Shelly Lazaro (21),
Carol Mercado (22), Rangie
Tantoco (26), and Marian Ong
(27). August born likewise co-
celebrated: Marilou Romero
(Aug 21) and Nini Layug (22).
Right after the fellowship, we
all went to Heritage Park to
attend the wake of Ricky
Laurel’s father, Sotero Laurel
organized by Yoli Ayson.
How to participate in EREY BULLETIN BOARD
Your donation can mean a world of difference. For
example, a contribution of $100 can fund one year of Announcements:
tuition and books for two children in Kenya.
a. 1st Rotary Community
Recognition Corps at Paranaque
If you give $100 per year through EREY, you Gym, Sep 19, 8:00am-
automatically become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining 5:00 pm
Member . By donating $1,000 or more, you can
become a Paul Harris Fellow . b. Trip to Calauan,
Batangas with Gina
You also can honor a friend or family member through Lopez for Kapit Bisig
a named gift to the Annual Programs Fund . sa Ilog Pasig, Sep 21,
Learn about other types of donor recognition .
8:30am – 2:00 pm.

4. OFFICIAL WEEKLY PUBLICATIO OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF MAKATI SA LORE ZO
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
LITERACY
Thursday, Sept. 10,
2009, Aerospace
Museum, Nichols
Airbase
Literacy Summit has the goal of increasing
literacy amongst the marginalized poor children
through Rotary. The summit showcased all the
projects of each club.
Pres. Jing Sarao introduced PDG Jimmy Cura,
one of the 3 guest speakers for the summit.
Part of the Literacy project is RCMSL’s adoption
of Sibol School in Taguig and Tulong Aral sa
Tuloy sa Don Bosco with Fr. Rocky.
Annual Programs Fund (Every Rotarian, Every Year)
T he mission of the Annual Programs Fund mirrors that of The Rotary Foundation: to enable
Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health,
the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
Contributions to the Annual Programs Fund through the Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) initiative
are the primary source of funding for Foundation programs, which cover more than 160 countries and
geographical areas on seven continents. From digging water wells for villages in Africa to teaching
basic literacy skills to children in Latin America, during any given moment, thousands of Rotarians
volunteer their time and expertise. All contributions to the Annual Programs Fund are spent wisely on
quality Rotary projects.
2007-08: Outstanding district participants in EREY (interim average donation per capita)
District 5280 (California, USA): $685.60
District 3600 (Korea): US$346.04
District 3750 (Korea): US$316.14
2009-10: Worldwide EREY fundraising goal (Annual Programs Fund Goal) is US$96 million.