On June 21, 2012 the Rotary Club of San Juan Inducted its Officers and Directors for Rotary Year 2012-2013. It was a joint ceremony together with the Rotary Eclub of San JuanD3800 and was held at the Gabaldon Room of Club Filipino.
Incoming District 3800 Governor Lirio Sandoval graced the occasion, he was accompanied by his spouse Glo and other Past District Governors, their spouses, and District Officers were also present.
Aside from members of the two host clubs, several members of Past President denominations namely: Visionary Presidents, Global Presidents, Majestic Presidents, and Peace Builder Presidents were on hand to witness incoming Presidents Jojo Bacarro (RCSJ) and Erwin Zabala (RECSJ3800) swear in and accept the responsibilities of their position. Both presidents stood beside their lovely spouses during their Induction.
The tone for the program was set when Future Governor Benny Pe of RCSJ made the Welcome Remarks and PP Pol Leoncio introduced the dignitaries and guests. PN Ginger Borja of the Eclub and I were Masters of Ceremony for this affair.
Valedictory speeches from outgoing presidents Nan Sallan (RCSJ) and CP Nina Florentino (RECSJ3800) were substantiated by audio visual presentations of their accomplishments.
The acceptance speeches by the incoming presidents were concise and promised continuity of club projects and cooperation with fellow members and the District Administration.
The District Governor Lirio Sandoval’s speech confirmed that he is ‘down-to-earth’ and a no frills type of person. He provided a segment in his speech to emphasize the significance of the Service Above Self award that was bestowed on PDG Pepe Peralta by Rotary International at the District Awards Night last June 15, 2012. PDG Jun Farcon who nominated PDG Pepe Peralta for the award, was also present to ceremoniously pin and hand over to PDG Pepe the Service Above Self plaque from R.I.
In District 3800, PDG Pepe Peralta is only the 6th recipient of the Service Above Self award, the last award went to PDG Paul Honorio 12 years ago (in the year 2000). Other previous recipients of this award are: PDGs Lina Aurelio, Eddie Chua C.K., Ruf Luna, and Fil Alano.
To cap the evening, a 21 inch color tv was given as raffle prize that was won by a member of the Rotary Eclub of San Juan 3800.
It was a meaningful event that was well prepared and conducted the RC San Juan way. Kudos to the members of both clubs who have helped make this event a success.
In closing let me congratulate Pres. Nan and CP Nina who did well at their ‘turn at the helm’ for their respective clubs and wish them well in their future Rotary endeavours.
Cheers and enjoy Rotary J
PP Jovie
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