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Rotary Club of Makati Olympia’s (RCMO) President Wilbert Zamuco attended the Midyear Review held last January 19 at Balesin/Boracay Hall, Alphaland, Makati City. President Wilbert presented in the said event RCMO’s accomplishments since July 2012 when the current Rotary Year (RY) started. It had been a hectic six months for RCMO. As soon as the Rotary Year started, RCMO was already on its toes to continue serving humanity. While newly installed President Wilbert was in Korea with 7 other RCMO officers and family members for its annual exchange visitation to matched club, RC Namyang, Director for Service Projects Ju Abdulcadir ably represented the club as it hosted the Presidents Elect and Secretary's Elect (PESETS) for Rotaract on July 1, 2012. By July 7, RCMO conducted its opening salvo for the RY with the Children's

Pres. Wilbert attends Mid-Year Review My dear fellow Olympians,

I would like to thank our AG Ricky and clustermates for a very successful presentation for the Midyear Review and, of course, my fellow Olympians, because without all of you, we would not have been able to make a presentation as extensively as we had. The Midyear Review reminds me of my college days where there is what we call the “midterms”. It may not be the finals, but it is almost equally as important nonetheless. If a student fails the midterms, he/she has to work twice as hard in the second half because the learnings of the first half are supposedly the prerequisite to learning the lessons of the second half. If he/she did extraordinarily well, then the chance to become part of the “dean’s list” is not far away. My fellow Olympian students, I am proud to say that we did extraordinarily well in our first half and we are definitely going for our “Governor’s list” and the RI Presidential list”. I invite all of you, once again, to join me not in just working twice as hard, but working ourselves up to the limits, because we don’t do this for grades or awards, we do it all for service. We are not just students, we are Olympians! Mabuhay tayong lahat!

The President’s Corner

Party, Launch of the Peace Caravan and the Busog Lusog Talino sa Kalye ng Olympia, all service projects under its signature endeavor called Lingkod Olympia. President Wilbert together with the whole club was relentless in pursuing its goals. By October, it was one of the first clubs to have the Governor's visit. By then, it had complied will all the requirements of RI President Sakuji Tanaka as guided by the Presidential Citation. As for the District's requirements, by December, it had accomplished almost all except for those which were scheduled in 2013. With these, President Wilbert was a proud club leader as he attended the Midyear Review. Dubbed as One Thousand Cranes for Peace, the event included presentations where each cluster showcased the clubs’ best of the best accomplishments. Presentations were made … cont’d on page 2

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through the guidance of the assigned Assistant Governor. RCMO, being part of Cluster 4 under Assistant Governor Ricky Santos of RC Makati EDSA, prepared an audiovisual presentation of the seven clubs under it. President Wilbert, who is an IT professional himself, personally prepared RCMO's segment. Asked how the Midyear Review impacted on him, President Wilbert said that "it made me really proud to stand tall amongst everyone in the district to show how well we had done the past six months". On a personal level, he said that he had learned many things which his presidency had taught him especially on the many personal potentials which were harnessed because of said position. Host Club, Rotary Club of Makati San Lorenzo designed the Midyear Review patterned on the Japanese style of RI President Sakuji. It was set on the Japanese legend that anyone who folds a thousand paper cranes pleases the gods and his/her wish is granted. The gods must be very pleased with RCMO for as President Wilbert said, "the club's goals and aspirations have already been made a reality much more than it

had wished for."

Dental Mission with RC Marilao and Kindness in Action Held

RC Marilao with the Inner Wheel of Marilao worked with Marilao Central School for the first two days of the mission which had 400 school children as the beneficiaries. For this, RCMO joined the officers and members of the matched club in keeping order in the flow of patients, translating Filipino to English for the Canadian dentists so they will get understood by the patients and encouraging them so they will not be afraid to undergo dental treatment. On the third day, the dental mission will go to Meycauayan, where another 200 children will be treated. This will be done with the LGU of Meycauayan. On the fourth and fifth day, they will proceed to Dumaguete and have 400 children beneficiaries treated. This is an annual activity of RC Marilao which RCMO always participates in. Pres. Wilbert and Dir. Ju took this opportunity to have fellowship with the matched club. They agreed that next year, a day of the dental mission will be done for the chosen beneficiaries of RCMO in Metro Manila. RCMO in turn promised to support an adopted school of RC Marilao which has been devastated by Habagat. Books will be given to them as a new library is being built for them.

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President Wilbert Zamuco, Dir. for Service Projects Ju Abdulcadir and Rtr. Joel Advincula joined matched club, Rotary Club Marilao and Inner Wheel Marilao it its Annual Dental Mission with Kindness in Action (KIA) in Marilao Central School held last January 17. Through KIA, a team of 14 Canadian dentists and 12 dental staff headed by Dr. Barry Crowley works with local socio-civic organizations like Rotary for a seven-day dental mission in the Philippines.

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After a most memorable Christmas get-together, Rotary Club of Makati Olympia held another unforgettable fellowship last January 16. It was a roadtrip fellowship to Tagaytay. There was no itinerary made and the plan was simple. The 'caravan' went where it pleased. By mid-day, the officers and members converged at Makati Sports Club and set on a journey of bonding and fellowship. The car ride was smooth and in the tradition of the Olympians, food and drinks were a plenty. Each car had its own little commissary of finger foods and sweets. Through PP Ting Almendral's suggestion, everyone acceded to take a look at Barangay Iruhin. He described it as a quaint place just overlooking the famous Taal Lake. Excitement mounted. It was quite out of the way than the most places visited in Tagaytay but it led to 8 Suites, a beautiful and peaceful place for relaxation. On arrival, everyone was greeted with the most welcoming staff and after the first round of picture taking, a guided tour of the facilities was done. As if to add to the relaxing ambiance of the place, the overcast sky brought about a cool and windy afternoon which made possible a trek to the nearby pineapple plantation. It was a lucky coincidence that, the trip was done a day before the harvest. Because of this, the Olympian family was able to commune with the plantation

workers. They were taught how to identify the fruits

which were ready for picking and how one can tell if they are sweet or not. Pres. Wilbert Zamuco, CP Rose Acoba, Dir. Ju Abdulcadir and Rtr. Joel Advincula dared had fun in joining the workers to pick the ripe fruits. Exhilarated by the little adventure, the group rejoined PP Ting, PP Amor Isip, IPP Renny Harman and Mike and Celine Magpayo to have merienda and wait for PP Barbie Rivadineira and JM Olaco and IPP Ding Navasero to arrive. By dinnertime, everyone feasted on kare-kare, grilled chicken, crispy pata, fish and shrimp kebab and fruit platter. Flowing wine also accompanied the dinner. It was a long day of fun and adventure. Returning to Manila, everyone was rejuvenated by the fresh air, food and friendship.

Roadtrip Fellowship to Tagaytay

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Rotary International News

Seven ways to get more out of Rotary in 2013

By Antoinette Tuscano

Try something different in 2013 to attract new members and keep existing ones. Here are a few ideas to help you do more with Rotary in the new year. Be part of Rotary's efforts to End Polio Now Consider planning a fundraiser for polio eradication, taking part in the World's Biggest Commercial, or having your club or district light up a landmark as part of Rotary’s anniversary celebration on 23 February. Rotarians have made great progress in the push to end the disease, but the job isn’t finished yet. As little as US$0.60 can help immunize a child against the incurable disease. Contribute to Polio Plus, and learn more about Rotary's eradication efforts. Think strategically and set club goals Rotary Club Central is an online assessment tool that helps clubs set goals and track their accomplishments, such as contributions to The Rotary Foundation. New features have just been added that allow clubs to plan and track service projects from beginning to end, and set public relations goals. Log in through Member Access, and help your club work more efficiently by using the tool to set and measure club goals. Help the Foundation fulfill its mission Make a resolution to donate to the Foundation’s Annual Fund in 2013. Skip one latte a week, and you'd have US$100 or more to contribute to your club's Every Rotarian, Every Year effort. You can make a one-time contribution or a recurring gift. Get up to speed on the new grant model In July, all districts will begin using the Foundation's new grant model. Get prepared by learning more about the model. See what Rotarians have to say about the model, read a global grant case study, and check out

a guide to the new grants in Global Outlook.

A teacher prepares a lesson for first

graders at École Ste.-Famille in Les Cayes, Haiti. The

school was rebuilt

with support from a Rotary Foundation donor advised fund

after the 2010 earthquake. Resolve

to support the Foundation's

work in the six areas of focus in

2013. Rotary Images/ Alyce

Henson

Get inspired at the RI Convention The 2013 RI Convention in Lisbon, Portugal, 23-26 June, is an ideal opportunity to network with Rotarians from all over the world, develop your leadership skills, and connect with others who share your recreational, professional, or humanitarian interests. Lisbon was recently voted as the best quality for the price destination in the world and the friendliest city in Europe by Trip Advisor's annual poll of users. Discover why Lisbon is an explorer's paradise on our convention microsite, and register today.

Publicize your good work Public Image Grants enable districts to raise Rotary’s profile and promote the global and local work of Rotarians by placing public service announcements on television and radio, in print media and on billboards, and on the Web. Help your district apply for a grant by 4 March. To further promote your club’s signature activities, be sure to update your website with information about your projects and meetings. Also, start a social media page, and follow what Rotary is doing on sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Connect with alumni Rotary Foundation alumni can be effective speakers at club meetings, and many are potential club members. Reach out to them.

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Rotary-pedia RCMO Club Training and e-Information

January is Rotary Awareness Month

Train, Qualify & Prepare in 2012-13 January

2013-14 global and packaged grant applications open to qualified clubs and

districts Go to rotary.org/grants to see the new global grant

and packaged grant applications. February-June

Submit applications for 2012-13 Matching

Grants by 31 March (nonpilot clubs only) Submit reports for all Rotary Foundation

grants and programs on time

Report on finished grants promptly and close them. Clubs cannot have more than 10 open grants of any type, including Matching Grants, 3-H

grants, and global grants. To be eligible to receive global grants, clubs must be up-to-date on

reporting Prepare to apply for 2013-14 Rotary

Foundation global and packaged grants □ Implement the club MOU.

□ Complete the following e-learning modules:

*(Part 2)

Developing Global Grants Project and Activity Sustainability Vocational Training Teams

Rotary Scholarships □ Allow six to 12 months to conduct needs

assessments and project planning. If you are going to sponsor a scholar or vocational training

team with a global grant, submit your application and payment information at least three months before study/travel begins.

April

Qualified clubs and districts may apply for 2013-14 Rotary Foundation grants online

□ Begin implementing processes to manage new

grants.

□ *NEW* 2013-14 applications submitted in 2012-13 will receive funding starting 1 July 2013.

June

RI Convention workshops

Participate in 2013-14 1 July

Begin using new Rotary Foundation grants

* This document will be updated by 15 February 2013.

Find the latest version at rotary.org/grants.

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The Week That Was

Know more about the Rotary Club of Makati Olympia. Visit: www.facebook.com/groups/104770766281718/ and rcmakatiolympia.multiply.com.

THE OLYMPIANS editorial team:

adviser Rose Acoba editor Joel D. Adriano