The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service. SECOND. High Ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life; FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

Toys for the small boys.

THE OBJECT OF ROTARY

ROTARY PLEDGEI do solemnly promise

to help advancethe object of Rotary,

comply with the Constitutions and By-laws

of Rotary Internationaland of theRotary Club of Makati Greenbelt,

ever putting into practice Rotary’s

Motto:SERVICE ABOVE SELF

THE FOUR WAY TEST

of the things weThink , Say or Do

1. Is it the TRUTH?2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?4.Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

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Rotary Club Makati Greenbelt –

Driven by the Spirit of Selfless Service!

Feb 3, 2010 Vol. 18Published by the Rotary Club Makati Greenbelt

SIBUL

Rotary Club Makati Greenbelt meets every Wednesday

GILDA CATALINA LIM FOUNDATION

GRANT Dist Gov Sid Garcia handed the check from the GCLim

Foundation for our tree planting project “Plant-A-

Tree for a Better Future” at the Green Conference held on

January 21, 2010 at Makati Sports Club.

RCMG GOES TO RACKSLunch meeting at Racks in Ortigas Center, Pasig City on January 29, 2010. Present were (L-R) PE Ana, Pres Susan, PN Imee, PP Sessie & Rtn Rose.

PROGRAM

CALL TO ORDERPres Susan Ringol

INVOCATION Rtn Rose Leonida

NATIONAL ANTHEMPP Al Joaquin

ROTARY PLEDGE & FOUR WAY TEST

Rtn Che Tabones

SECRETARY’S TIMEPP Sioni Fernando

TREASURER’S TIMERtn Nilds Borja

PRESIDENT’S TIMEPres Susan Ringol

COMMUNITY SINGINGPP Maricel Royo

ADJOURNMENTPres Susan Ringol

MODERATORPP Maricel RoyoPP

Almighty God and Father we give you honor and praise. We give you thanks for allowing us to assemble before you, men and women from different walks of life enjoined with the desire to serve, pursuit of truth and love for fellowmen. Bless us today o God, as we listen and interact with each other’s ideas and principles. Bring us into unity and deeper understanding then use our talents, our treasures and our leadership qualities for your greater glory. Amen.

Happy Birthday to you!!

Rtn Che Feb 13

DATE ACTIVITY / VENUE

TIME2010Feb 3 Regular meeting Ara Restaurant 12:00 noon

Feb 3 Book Donation Mandaluyong Elem School 2:00 pm

Feb 3 Visit to Stepping Stone Learning Center 3:00 pm

Feb 10 Regular meeting Ara Restaurant 7:00 p.m.

Feb 13 Sandugo Blood Letting Asia Pacific College 9:00am-5:00pm

Feb 17 Regular meeting Discovery Suites 12:00 noon

Feb 20 Plant-A-Tree for a Better Future Caliraya, Laguna

Feb 20 RCMG Summer Fun Caliraya, Laguna March 3 Installation of 4 way test Marker

UPCOMINGACTIVITIES

February is World Understanding Month

The month of February is designated World Understanding Month on the Rotary calendar. This month also includes the anniversary of the first meeting of Rotary held on Feb 23, 1905, which is now called World Understanding and Peace Day. To observe World Understanding Month, the Rotary International Board asks all the Rotary Clubs to plan programs for their weekly meetings and undertake special activities that emphasize “understanding and goodwill as essential for world peace”. In February, many clubs arrange for international speakers, invite Youth Exchange students and international scholars from schools and universities to club meetings, plan programs featuring former Group Study Exchange team members, arrange discussions on global issues, present entertainment with international artistic theme or plan programs with an international emphasis.

Many clubs take the opportunity to launch an international community service activity or make contact with a Rotary Club in another country.

ROTARY INFORMATION

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

RY 2009-10

Amelia “Susan” RingolPresident

PP Ma. Cecilia “Maricel” RoyoVice President-Internal

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PE Ana “Girlie” Gustilo-TalapianVice President-External

PP Adoracion “Sioni” Fernando Secretary

PN Nilda “Nilds” BorjaTreasurer

PN Imelda “Imee” BustoAsst. Treasurer

Rtn Delia “Delia” AlicanteAuditor

PP Emmanuel “Mannie” AlcantaraPublic Relations Officer

Rtn Au AbacanSgt at Arms

PP Alfredo “Al” JoaquinClub Service Director/

Ways & Means

PP Walter “Wally” CervantesCommunity Service Director/

Protocol Officer

Rtn Joycelie “Joy” CasingalVocational Service Director

PP Evelina “Evelyn” P. AlvaradoYouth Service Director

PP Elisa “Sessie” CaoyonanInternational Service/TRF Director

PP Almario P. VelascoCharter President

TODAY’S

ENTERTAINMENT

BOY: Bakit tahimik ka?GIRL: walaBOY: Galit Ka ba?GIRL: Hindi BOY: Hwag ka nang magalitGIRL: Hindi naman ako galitBOY: May nagawa ba ako?GIRL: wala ngaBOY: Bakit nga ayaw mo akong kausapin?GIRL : Hindi kasi tayo magkakilala!

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When your wife kisses you every time you arrive home late at night, it is not an AFFECTION but an INVESTIGATION,

just like a sniffing dog!!

ROTARY YEAR 2010-2011

THEME & LOGO

Message by SVP Susan Ringol

Greetings to all!! Good news abound as we start the new Year! Our first good news is the release of our tree-planting project grant from the Gilda Catalina Lim Foundation last January 21, 2009 at the Green Conference held in Makati Sports Club. I have already coordinated with Haribon Foundation for the implementation of our “Plant-A-Tree for a Better Future” on February 20, 2010. Their representative Chris Cenal will join us next meeting, Feb 10, to explain the details of this activity. Please reserve the date. Let’s make this a “Family of Rotary” activity. Let’s bring our spouse and children to give them also the opportunity to participate in this environmental project. Also, we will make this a two-in-one activity day. Let’s have our Summer Fun in a nearby resort after our tree-planting project. This will surely be one memorable day of bonding and fellowship!! The other good news is the appreciation expressed by the District officers for the efforts that we put into our Club to sustain it. During the SVP Kick Off at Jardin de Antonio, we had a quick review of our goals/targets and our accomplishments. It is really heartwarming and inspiring to know that the District Officers have gone through our reports and are well aware of how far we have gone. However, to complete our target on membership we still need to recruit at least 2 more members to have a total of 20 or 7 more to have a total of 25. This was also the challenge posed to us during the Governor’s visit last Dec 2. Let’s all help accomplish this by inviting a friend to be a prospective member. I’m sure our Membership Chair PP Al has more ideas to share on this matter. 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 means each member must donate US$100 every year as a Paul Harris sustaining 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 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…

Finally, in celebration of the World Understanding Month this 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. In closing… let us continue to serve and be an inspiration to others, for the Future of Rotary is in our Hands!!

FELLOWSHIP TIME!! Rtn Au gamely demonstrates how to use the chopsticks to PE Ana’s delight.

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 with a touch of red to celebrate Valentine as

SVP CHRISTMAS PARTY ABOARD THE EDSA II while docked at the pier on Dec 19, 2009

District Christmas Party

On Dec 2, 2009 at SMX, Mall of Asia, Pasay City. Some SVPs came with their Club members in creative outfits (L-R) SVPs Danny, Carol, Susan, Shelly & Roland.

SVP KICK OFF At Jardin de Antonio in Tanauan, Batangas on Jan 23, 2010. (L-R) SVP Glenda, Pres Susan, PDG Jimmy Cura, SVP Emi, Gov Sid, SVPsArt & Rolandafter the successful event. DONATION

FLASHBACK!!!!

RCMG DONATES TO FIRE VICTIM at Ara Restaurant on January 20, 2010

During our dinner meeting we gave a cash donation to fire victim Jet Amor,(center) one of the food servers at Ara Restaurant. He lost his house and everything on it last January 16, 2010. Present during the meeting were (L-R) PP Sioni, PN Nilds, Pres Susan, PE Ana, PP Evelyn & Rtn Au.