May 2, 2013

Secretary’s Corner_05022013

DISTAS 2013 is over and our dear PE Therese Montecer is well on her way towards assuming our club’s presidency come July 1.

Amidst the back-drop of Rotary Clubs leaving District 3800 and being embroiled in all sorts of controversy, the Rotary Club of San Juan continues to move forward as a good citizen of Rotary International, ever compliant with R.I. Rules and Regulations and supportive of District thrusts and programs.

Our Club does have its fair share of challenges – particularly the low attendance during club meetings. This concern will be addressed this month when we go through the roster of members and determine who will be stricken out, thus presenting a clean slate for the new Rotary Year.

We would like to thank ‘FDG’ Benny Pe and his lovely spouse Nene for their hospitality throughout the DISTAS weekend last April 27-28, for providing transportation to-and-from Tagaytay, sumptuous meals, luxurious lodging at Estancia, the visit to the Puzzle Museum – the Guinness Book record holder for having the most number of jigsaw puzzle collection in the world (and for the give-aways), for karaoke night at Estancia, and for the Coup de Grace - the Sunday lunch at La Maison de Lourdes, their Tagaytay residence with the best view of Taal volcano, maraming salamat po!

We also would like to recognize members who borrowed from their ‘family time’ to be with us last Distas weekend namely: AG Doray Giorla (with friend PP Len del Castillo), PP Gina Sanchez, PP Tony Abola, PP Noni Topacio, PP Nan Sallan, PP Manny Guia, PE Therese Montecer (with son Paulo), PN Rose Caoc (with son E.G.), Rtn. Annie Tomas with friend (soon to be inducted) Nanie Madrasto.

Cheers and enjoy Rotary J

Sec./PP Jovie