April 4, 2013

Secretary’s Corner_04042013

On March 21, 2013, we had two guest speakers. The first speaker was PP Bubut Sarmiento of RC San Juan Del Monte who presented to us the platform of the Party List candidate AKO – an anti-drug group. She was accompanied by PP Rudy Caisip of PDEA.

Our second speaker was Mr. Denny Milligan a retired California Attorney and former US Marine who spoke about the brave and honourable guerrillas and Philippine scouts of World War II. His message is that we should not forget the heroic deeds of those who fought for our freedom during the last world war, and that the youth of today should be reminded about the un-named Filipino soldier who fought to make our country what it is today.

More on our March 21 meeting, President Elect Therese Montecer announced the Club Officers and Service Directors who will serve during Rotary Year 2013-14 namely:

Vice President (Internal): PN Rose Caoc                                                

Vice President (External): PP Noni Topacio                           

Secretary: PP Jovie Sison                                                              

Treasurer: Rtn. Anita Tomas                                                        

Sgt.-At-Arms: PP E.G. Lim                                                             

Auditor: PN Rose Caoc                                                                                                                  

Membership Director: PP Doray Giorla                                  

TRF Chairs: PP Gina Sanchez & PP Jimmy Ortigas                                                           

Club Service Director: PP Tony Abola

Community Service Director: Rtn. Benny Pe

New Generations Proj. Dir.: IPP Jojo Bacarro

Public Image Director: PP Pol Leoncio

Ways and Means: Rtn. Hedy Huang & Rtn. Ompong Ordanez 

Club Service Directors: PP Manny Guia & Rtn. Jay Penaflor 

International Service: Rt, Bernard Morillo

Vocational Service: PP Nan Sallan

Club Trainer: PDG Pepe Peralta

Although Holy Thursday caused the cancellation of last week’s meeting, Rotary activities were still conducted during the (Holy) week. On Tuesday, March 26, Pres Jojo Bacarro and I picked up 20 sacks of bread from the home of ‘FDG’ Benny Pe and delivered the same to the inmates of the San Juan City Jail as our continuing City Harvest project. Also on the evening of March 26, Pres Jojo, AG Doray and PN Rose Caoc met to complete the report to be submitted to R.I. for the Presidential Citation.

Everyone was informed about the District Assembly (DISTAS) on April 27-28 at the Taal Vista Lodge. FDG Benny Pe made a motion that part of the earnings of the San Juan Rotary Foundation’s investment funds should be used to cover the registration costs of officers and directors at the coming DISTAS. This was approved by the body.

A Happy Easter to all. Cheers and enjoy Rotary J

Sec/PP Jovie