January 3, 2013

Secretary’s Corner, 01032013

Wishing everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

As we resume our weekly meetings after a two week break, we officially start the second semester of our Rotary Year 2012-13. We will devote time to prepare for the coming term of PE Therese Montecer as we wind-down Pres. Jojo Bacarro’s term. We will need to pay our semi-annual dues before the end of the month based on the Semi Annual Report (SAR) from Rotary International.

We look forward with enthusiasm the completion of this year’s plans and objectives as we draft new plans for the next Rotary year.

I want to report that even during our holiday break our Club has been working, fulfilling service projects to our community. PP Pol Leoncio and I flew to Davao City last Dec. 15-16 to administer the delivery of food as relief goods to Typhoon Pablo victims in Compostela Valley and New Bataan in Davao Oriental using money donated by Rtn. Benny Pe Lim. We purchased rice and grocery items in Davao City, had these items re-packed in relief goods portions and delivered direct to the typhoon victims with the assistance of IIEE Davao City Chapter and the Rotary Club of Tagum-North. Recognition also goes to PP Gina Sanchez for covering 50% of our airfare. On a second note, PP Noni Topacio picked-up and delivered blankets donated by Rtn. Benny Pe Lim to the fire victims of Barangay St. Joseph in San Juan City.

With the distribution channel established through our partnership with IIEE Davao City and RC Tagum North, we can continue sending aid to the residents of Davao Oriental whose homes and livelihood were devastated by Typhoon Pablo. Expect further updates on this matter.

Cheers and enjoy Rotary J

Sec/PP Jovie