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GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY

newsletterNo.11 June 2013

Good job,RY 2012-13

PAMPANGA . TARLAC . BATAAN . ZAMBALES . PANGASINAN

LA UNION . BENGUET . MT. PROVINCE . ILOCOS SUR . ILOCOS NORTE . ABRA

Published and edited by PP G A Nethercutt, RC Mabalacat 3B D3790

Rotary District 3790

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From the GovernorThe Governor’s message of accomplishments and thanksgiving

Year End ReviewRotarians donned their masks and costumes to get ready to party

TRF Status as of 11 June 2013Rotarians continued to contribute even after the Year End Review

RI Convention in LisbonFeatures workshops to visit

RC Vigan turns over MG projectA plasma freezer donated to the PhilippineRed Cross, Ilocos Sur chapter

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3 TRF SUMMARY as of 11 JUNE 2013

Annual Other

Cluster Giving Giving TOTAL1A $5,410.00 $600.00 $6,010.00

1B $14,866.05 $715.00 $14,401.00

1C $46,354.71 $10,129.27 $55,422.98

2A $1,615.00 $0.00 $1,600.00

2B $8,638.81 $400.00 $8,833.81

2C $14,223.81 $1,453.18 $16,176.99

2D $6,746.00 $263.41 $6,994.41

3A $31,716.14 $1,100.00 $25,684.14

3B $27,771.90 $2,107.56 $28,674.46

3C $9,546.37 $11,929.27 $20,220.64

4A $35,359.08 $5,217.07 $39,146.27

4B $3,110.00 $5,217.07 $8,317.07

4C $33,545.62 $1,009.27 $34,042.64

TOTAL $238,903.49 $36,100.03 $275,003.52

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governorfrom the

from thebottom ofmy heart.

ncoming district governors, past district governors and spouses, my PeaceMaker district secretaries, and officers, Iassistant district trainers, assistant governors, presidents, my

spouse Evelyn, spouses, guests, fellow partners in service, friends in Rotary, good afternoon.

This could probably be one of the last speeches, I will make as your “Peace Through Service” District Governor and until yesterday, I am lost and didn't know how to start or what to say.

Pinag-aralan ko ho kung papano ko ide-deliver ang aking speech na hindi ako iiyak, pero pag ako ho ay bumigay, pagpasensyahan nyo ho ako.. Let me start, by reporting to you the latest statistics for our District, and as an update, after my report to you during our 29th DISCON.

We now have 103 ACTIVE Rotary Community Corps, surpassing the highest recorded number of 86 RCCs. Thanks to our RCC Chair, PP Nasser Pangilinan who have worked very hard to achieve this magnificent record.

On MEMBERSHIP. We started the year with 100 clubs and 2,564 Rotarians. We chartered one club, RC Urdaneta Mid-City, but unfortunately we lost one. We still have 100 clubs, but we now have 2829 members. Pres. Sakuji Tanaka asked for a 10% membership growth, we have now exceeded our target, with our 11.4% growth with 289 new members as of 25 May 2013.

We continue to be the biggest District in the country. Our average members per club, have increased further, from 25.64 in July 2012, to now 28.01 members per club. Clubs below 25 members, have gone down further, from 54 in July 2012, to now only 43 clubs.

DG Antonio “Tony” C. Bautista

1 June 2013Year End Review - A Thanksgiving Celebration

This could probably be one of the last speeches I

will make as your “Peace Through Service” District

Governor and until yesterday, I am lost

and didn't know how to start or

what to say.

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On the Semi Annual Report, (SAR), based on the Regional newsletter of May 2013, a phrase was written and for which I would like to quote, “A well-deserved commendation for DG Tony C. Bautista, of D3790, for achieving 100% SAR payment.

We made a world record, when 100% of all the clubs paid their Semi-annual dues to RI, during the first 3 months of our Rotary year, and again during the second semester, all the clubs have already paid their dues, as early as April 2013.

And because of this, let me take this opportunity in thanking all of you for your unwavering support.

Our Grants chair, PP Gerard Audineau reports, that this year, we had the highest number of approved Matching Grants – 18 Grants from 15 clubs and the district. While our contribution to the Foundation, is the highest this year, we also got one of the biggest amount of grants, at almost $400,000.

On The Rotary Foundation, our original target contribution to the Rotary Foundation, is $150,000, and we have increased this to $240,000, during our PETS. During DISCON, I reported that we already raised $150,000 and challenged you to raise it further, to hit our goal. Frankly, I

was not sure whether we can surpass our target, but PDG Jess, PP/PHS chair May Shilton and myself, did not stop in our efforts, including incentives, to convince everyone to make contributions.

My PeaceMaker team, I am very happy and proud, to report to you today, that our total contributions have already reached $273,416.38 This is by far, the highest contribution our district has ever made to the Foundation. Our Annual Giving is also by far, the highest at $238,516.35.

We also registered the highest number of EREY or Every Rotarian Every Year Clubs, with 24 clubs and the most number of clubs that contributed to the Polio-Plus Fund with 43 clubs.

This year, we have the biggest number of new Paul Harris Fellows. 135 new PHF and the most number of Major Donors in one Rotary year. We have 22 New Major Donors and the FIRST 4 (four) 2nd Level Major Donors.

GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER June 20134

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We made a world record,

when 100% of all the clubs paid

their Semi-annual dues to RI during the first 3 months

of our Rotary year, and again

during the second semester, all the

clubs have already paid their dues, as early as

April 2013.

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With those achievements, I would like to thank the Lord Almighty, and let me take this opportunity, to thank the following Rotarians, who were very instrumental, for my achieving this record-breaking figure, in the history of RID3790:

PP/PHS chair May Shilton for a non-stop appeal to everyone to contribute, despite her condition;PDG and my district trainer Jess, who also appealed for donations, specially from his own club, and who “painstakingly” collated and analyzed all the donations and ranked them accordingly;PP, webmaster/GML editor Glo Nethercutt, who also enticed the clubs to donate, so that their matching grants could easily be approved;PDG/DRFC Vitt, for collating and tallying all EREY/RFSM and Polio donations of clubs who qualified for awards;PP/Matching Grants chair Gerard Audineau, for working hard in having the highest number, of 18 Matching Grants approved;My PeaceMaker assistant governors, with special mention to my “youngest” AG Kenneth So, for breaking all cluster 1C records, in their history of contributions to TRF;To AG's Liza Melendez and Ed Panlaqui, who worked very hard, in meeting their respective cluster TRF targets;My PeaceMaker presidents, who even at the last minute, contributed to become Paul Harris Fellows;And last but not the least, all you my generous and kind-hearted fellow Rotarians.

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We all started our year with a dream to make our term successful and worthwhile. While we encountered many difficulties and trials, for the most part, I sincerely believe we were successful.

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All of you, were the key to my achieving a record-breaking and a history-making feat, in RID3790 contributions.

Maraming, maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat.

Above all these accomplishments, is the fact, that all of us contributed to the magnificent and life changing projects, that benefitted thousands of poor and underprivileged in our communities. We contributed to the worldwide commitments of Rotary, to the children of the world. We have saved many lives and continue to save many lives; we stopped many sufferings, and continue to stop many sufferings and have given hope, and continue to give hope to many poor and underprivileged people especially children.

I would like to share with you, a motto of a Non-Government Organization in Spain, which reads:

“If one person has a dream, it remains only as a dream. But if two, three, or more persons share the same dream, then, it is the beginning of a new reality”

We all started our year with a dream, to make our term successful and worthwhile. While we encountered many difficulties and trials, for the most part, I sincerely believe, we were successful.

And today, we celebrate the victorious reality and the accomplishments of the clubs, the district and the many Rotarians responsible for this feat. We celebrate a legacy of excellence, hinged on Rotary's vision of a brighter world. John Maxwell said, “a legacy is created, when one puts his organization into a position, where it can do greater things after him”. It is not what we bring with us, but what we leave behind us that matters most.

But let me remind you all that:

Victories are meant to be shared, not stored.They are meant to bless and inspire other people.But if we flaunt our blessings to make others feel smaller,We are doing the work of the Pharisees which Jesus condemns!But when we acknowledge our weakness and nothingness, And that God in His mercy showered us with victory and blessings – That, is giving glory where it is due and inspiration where it is needed.

Our District Awards Committee, headed by PDG JP Cadaing and which also includes DGN Dennis Go, and myself, put together a list of clubs, people and projects that we, based on the reports submitted, feedbacks from the Assistant Governors, visits of the Governor and other information made available as of May 15, 2013.

And today, we celebrate the victorious reality and the accomplishments of the clubs, the district and the many Rotarians responsible for this feat. We celebrate a legacy of excellence, hinged on Rotary's vision of a brighter world. John Maxwell said, “a legacy is created, when one puts his organization into a position, where it can do greater things after him”. It is not what we bring with us, but what we leave behind us that matters most.

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From the Governor, continued/

Because of the sheer number of awards, we were not able to finish about 10 trophies. We will, however, announce these as we go along. If, despite our efforts, we may have failed to recognize outstanding Rotarians, clubs, or projects, please let me know, and I assure you, although delayed, your recognition will come.

During my Governor's visit, I have always emphasized, that the awards, are just bonuses for your efforts during the year. ANG PINAKAMASARAP NA AWARD PARIN, AY IYONG TAOS PUSONG PASASALAMAT, NA NAKUKUHA NATIN SA MGA BATA AT TAONG NATULUNGAN NATIN.

I know all of you work very hard, to accomplish our goals, but after all these, it seems there is much more to do and so, I urge you to continue the task of bringing PEACE THROUGH SERVICE in your communities.

We have 29 days before our term is over and today, I have mixed feelings. Happy because of our accomplishments; excited because, I'll have more time with my family, but sad, because as I see the end coming, I realized that there is much more to do, much more work to accomplish. I thought we could have done more, because everything we do in Rotary benefits /the poor child.

Some of you may think, it was a perfect year and I was the perfect Governor. It was not and I was not. Despite the accomplishments, we had our setbacks. But one thing is certain as reflected in, 2 Timothy, verse 4:

I have fought a good fightI have finished the raceI have kept my faith

I know you didn't do all this, just to get an award, and I know you didn't do it for me. You did it, because you understand the enormity of the task that lies ahead. For even, as we celebrate tonight, we know the challenges that tomorrow will bring, are the greatest of our lifetime. Even as we celebrate here today, we know, there are still children who are sick, hungry, no shelter, no education, and no future.

"To get what you've never had, you must do what you've never done." Understanding this short quote, can be the difference between winning or losing, between greatness or mediocrity.

After my term as Governor is over, I vow to continue the work actively, in any capacity, for our District and Rotary.

I know you didn't do all this

just to get an award, and I

know you didn't do it for me. You

did it, because you understand the enormity of

the task that lies ahead. For even as we celebrate

tonight, we know the challenges that tomorrow

will bring are the greatest of our

lifetime.

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We want to thank my partner in this journey, PDG Jess Nicdao for the unconditional and boundless guidance, in a manner reflective of the sincerity, as a seasoned Rotarian and above all, as a friend, a cousin-in-law and whose lending hands, in every step of the way enabled me, to achieve our goals.

We want to thank my District Secretaries, PP Eric Rodriguez, PP Gon Kehyeng, PP Art Magbanua and PP Virgil Garcia, and all the District Officers, for exhibiting great degree of dependability, diligence and high level of professionalism, in the conduct of your duties.

We want to thank my 12 Assistant Governors, for acting as my alter ego, for your leadership in the Cluster level, exhibiting high degree of dependability, and for being there, when I was not around.

We want to thank all my fellow Governors, especially PDG Mar Ocampo and PDG Cez Mendoza, my mentors and tormentors, for your advise and wisdom, and most of all the inspiration, I get for your long dedication to this great organization.

We want to thank my PEACEMAKER Presidents, for sharing the dream with me, and making it real, for your work towards achieving our goals. For the gifts and the pasalubongs. For giving your best and most importantly, for the love you shared.

I would not be standing here tonight, without the unyielding support of my best friend, for the last many years, the love of my life, my spouse Evelyn, my children and grandchildren, I love you all so much.

But above all, I would like to thank you all for your unselfish effort, support, the resources and the time you spent, towards achieving our goals.

Do you know what I wanted to do? I want to hold and hug each and every one of you, so that you can feel, how truly I appreciate, all the wonderful things you have done.

If I may have failed to mention you, please forgive me. Truly in my heart, I have so much thankfulness. May you never get tired of helping, of sharing the good work and spreading the good news of Rotary.


I would not be

standing here tonight,

without the unyielding

support of my best friend, for the last many

years, the love of my life, my

spouse Evelyn, my

children and grandchildren,

I love you all so much.

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To those whom I may have wronged, I ask for forgiveness; to those whom I may have helped, I wish I could have done more; to those whom I should have helped, but did not or was not able to help, for the promises, I failed to fulfill or have forgotten, I ask for unders-tanding; and to those who helped me, my sincerest gratitude.

Let us continue to BRING PEACE THROUGH SERVICE.

Before I end, I find it befitting for me to surprise you and end my speech, in giving you this number to portray how I did my record-breaking accomplishments…..

And now the end is near, And so I face the final curtainMy friend, I'll say it clearI'll state my case, of which I'm certain

I lived a life that's fullI traveled each and every highwayAnd more, much more than thisI did it my way

For what is a man, what has he gotIf not himself, then he has notTo say the things, he truly feels And not the words, of one who hearsThe record shows, I took the blows And did it myyyyyyyyyy waaaaaaaaayyyy.

GOD BLESS US ALL. Maraming, maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat. Magandang gabi.



DG Antonio “Tony” C. Bautista


YEARENDreview- A Thanksgiving Celebration

ost RC Tarlac with 3A did a fantastic job in making Hthe year end with a big

bang! Rotarians donned their masks and feathers after the recognition ceremonies and trekked the dance floor while the live band played. The Lake-shore tent was decorated with the mardi gras motif; food was ample and drinks were flowing.

It was a fitting celebration for a governor who gave a lot and received a lot. Mabuhay ka, DG Tony!

Costumed and dancing Rotarians led byDG spouse Evelyn

DGE Linda Winter

PP Chuck Gueco and Rtn Marcia Hernandez


Awardsand

Recognitions

he deserving received their recognitions and trophies, during the awarding ceremonies that were preceded by an emotional Taddress of DG Tony Bautista. The highest TRF contributions

of all times were declared and lauded; the governor’s club topping the list, followed by Baguio Summer Capital, Mabalacat, Villa De Bacolor, and so on - a feat for the next term to equal or surpass. Among the district’s top achievements were the new 8 major donors - a record breaking number for 3790. Indeed the Award Committee headed by chair PDG JP Cadaing, with DGN Dennis Go, DG Tony Bautista, PDG Jess Nicdao and PDG Vitt Gutierrez managed to come up with the magic numbers and ranking of the performing clubs.

District Award chair PDG JP Cadaing


he membership information reflected in Clubs’ July 2013 Semiannual Report (SAR) will be Tcreated on 2 June 2013.

To ensure that your club’s SAR shows current membership data, please complete all membership updates no later than 1 June 2013.

Go to www.rotary.org and log into Member Access to review your club’s membership and officers’ details. Member Access displays exact data from the RI database and provides you the opportunity to make your own updates to the following:

What to report:

Update the membership roster by terminating members who left the club and adding new members not included on the list.Update contact details. Please make sure to provide an email and mailing address for all current members.Verify and report, if needed, all incoming club officers, such as club president, secretary, t reasurer, execut ive secretary/director, membership chair and foundation chair. Please make sure to provide or update email and mailing addresses for both current and incoming officers.Update or provide a permanent club mailing address and a permanent club email.Update your club’s SAR preference to indicate that your club wants to receive only the electronic version (E-SAR).

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Rotary Club MembershipInformation and July 2013Semiannual Report

How to report:

Club president, secretary and executive secretary/director can make updates directly to RI database by using Member Access.Send updates to [email protected] for manual data entry. Allow at least 5 business days prior to the deadline. Having current member-ship data in your July 2013 SAR facilitates the SAR payment and reconciliation process, ensures a correct membership count in the Rotary International database and, for clubs subscribing to The Rotarian magazine, helps to ensure timely and accurate delivery of the magazine.

All clubs will receive the electronic SAR version if there are incoming officer email’s available. Copies of the E-SAR will be delivered to the permanent club email address as well as to all club officers provided the officer has been reported and their email has been provided to Rotary (historically Rotary only has contact information for ¾ of incoming officers by June 1st each year).

One paper copy of the July 2013 SAR will be mailed by the end of June only to the clubs that have not opted out of the paper SAR (or if there were no incoming officer emails available). It will be addressed to the current club officer in the following order:1) Executive club secretary/director,

if reported2) Club secretary3) Club president

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If current officer data is not available, the immediate past Rotary year officers in the same order (1) Executive club secretary/director, if reported; 2) Club secretary; 3) Club president) will receive the printed report. E-SAR is emailed to the incoming officers only. However, if both the current and immediate past year club officer data is not available, a paper version will be sent to your incoming district governor.

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Club number/Club name(e.g. Mabalacat 16893)

SAR No.xxxx orCharter Fee orRegistration Fee

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

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0014-2171-42 for USD

Donor No. or Club No. and Donor Name or Club Name & No. (e.g. 6871236 May Valdez or Mabalacat 16893 )

APF SHARE or POLIO or MG No.

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

Use the same guidelines for Rotaract (RAC) Organization Fees, Club Charter Fees, Reinstatement Fees, Return of Funds in Excess of DG Allocation and Royalty Fees. Contributions SHOULD NOT be deposited here.

SAR

TRF For Annual Programs Fund, Polio Plus, Matching Grants (Please indicate MG#)D

Step 1: Deposit Cash or Check/DemandDraft/Manager’s Check Payment. DO NOT useprovincial checks.Step 2: Scan the Deposit Slip and email toRachel Hernandez [email protected] or Marissa Piliat [email protected] 3: Send Original Deposit Slips, TRFContribution Forms or Multiple Donor Forms toPhil. Consulting Center, Inc. (PCCI) at theiroffice address at:2nd Deck PenthouseSalamin BuildingNo. 197 Salcedo Street Legaspi VillageMakati City 1229 Philippines

Always retain acopy of the original.

PHILIPPINES BPI PAYMENT GUIDELINES


hat Rotarians get out of Rotary depends largely on what they put into it. Many membership W

requirements are designed to help club members more fully participate in and enjoy their Rotary experience.

AttendanceAttending weekly club meetings allows members to enjoy fellowship, enrich their professional and personal knowledge, and meet other business leaders in their community.If members miss a meeting of their own club, they’re encouraged to expand their Rotary horizons by attending a meeting of any other Rotary club in the world.

ServiceBy participating in local and international service projects, club members can volunteer their time and talents where they’re most needed. The Avenues of Service are Rotary’s philosophical cornerstone and the foundation on which club activity is based:

Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the club’s effective functioning.Vocational Service encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards.Community Service covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community.International Service encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace.New Generations Service recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, service projects, and exchange programs.

Finding and keeping membersTo keep clubs strong, every Rotarian must share the responsibility of bringing new people into Rotary. Even new members can bring guests to club meetings or invite them to participate in a service project. Keeping members involved in Rotary is another responsibility. Fostering strong fellowship and encouraging early participation in service projects are two of the best ways to sustain a club’s membership.

DuesClub members are required to pay annual dues to their clubs, districts, and Rotary International, as well as the subscription fee to the appropriate Rotary magazine.

LeadershipClub members are encouraged to volunteer for leadership roles at the club level and beyond. To learn more about leadership opportunities in your district, see the district leadership seminar page and the club committees page.

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Just in time for Rotary Year 2013-14REF. MOP 2010

CLUB PRESIDENT'S DUTIES

Ÿ Preside at meetings of the club.Ÿ Ensure that each meeting is carefully planned, opening

and adjourning on time.Ÿ Preside at regular meetings (at least once a month) of

the board of directors.Ÿ Appoint club committee chairs and members who are

qualified for the jobs assigned.Ÿ Ensure that each committee has definite objectives

and is functioning consistently.Ÿ Attend the district conference.Ÿ Attend the district assembly.Ÿ Cooperate with the governor in various club and district

Rotary matters, and ensure that all correspondence is handled promptly.

Ÿ Supervise the preparation of a club budget and the proper accounting of club finances, including an annual audit.

Ÿ Ensure that a comprehensive training program is implemented by the club, and appoint a club trainer(s) to carry out the training, if needed.

Ÿ Ensure that important information from the governor’s monthly letter and other bulletins and literature from the Secretariat and governor are passed on to the club members.

Ÿ Submit in June a comprehensive report to the club on the status of its finances and the extent to which the club has achieved its objectives for the year.

Ÿ Work cooperatively with the president-elect before leaving office to ensure the smooth transition of authority, including the transfer of all relevant records, documents, and financial information.

Ÿ Arrange a joint meeting of the incoming and outgoing club boards to ensure the success of the new administration and to provide continuity of administrations. (RCP 10.030.)

- PP Ron Ron Nethercutt District Club and International Service Director Computer Information Officer RC Mabalacat D 3790 Angeles City, Pampanga

CLUB PRESIDENT’S DUTIES JUNE

Rotary Fellowships are autonomous, international groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses, and Rotaractors who join together to:Ÿ Share a common interest in worthwhile

recreational activities (sports, hobbies, etc.)

Ÿ Further their vocational development through acquaintance with others of the same profession

Ÿ Make new friends around the worldŸ Explore new opportunities for serviceŸ Have fun and enhance their Rotary

experienceŸ Learn more about Rotary Fellowships.

How to get involved?Consider joining a Rotary Fellowship that addresses your interest. To get startedŸ View complete l is t of Rotary

Fellowships.Ÿ Consult the Rotary Fellowship

Directory to get in touch with group(s) you're interested in.

Ÿ View a list of Suggested Rotary Fellowships and offer to help organize a prospective fellowship.

How to organize a new Rotary Fellowship?Forming a new Rotary Fellowship takes a lot of work, but as Rotarians who have established a group will attest, the effort is worthwhile. Before submitting a proposal, plan to develop a strong network of prospective members in at least three countries. You can start by posting your idea on the list of Suggested Rotary Fellowships.

While Rotary Fellowships operate independently of Rotary International, they must receive official recognition from RI's Board of Directors and operate in accordance with Rotary policy. If you are interested in organizing a prospective Rotary Fellowship, please contact RI staff for guidance.

is FELLOWSHIP MONTH


The Only True Measure of an Effective Club is its

Ability to Attract and Retain Members!

ow can Rotary clubs and districts measure their effectiveness and be fairly compared with other clubs, districts and zones when there are so many variables Hrelated to size, culture, & economy?

In analyzing effective clubs, PDG Jim Henry has observed that the better clubs know their Brand identity. Because successful clubs know their Brand identity, they are selective about who they prospect and admit into membership.

Effective clubs know their Brand and the promises they have to deliver on, with the result that they retain members better as a result of fulfilling on those promises. But an effective measurement to use for comparison has been fleeting – until now.

A recent Retention Central posting discussed a Retention + Growth Rate (RGR) Index. The significance of this simple measure is that it incorporates a club's growth rate, number of new members inducted and retention rate. The result is an overall index calculation.

According to PRID John Smarge, in June 2003 we had approximately 1.2 members in 31,551 clubs. As of June 2010 we had approximately 1.2 million members in 34,103 clubs. In that period of time we have added 2,552 Rotary clubs, yet only increased our overall membership by 226 members. Shocking? Even more disturbing is that in this seven-year period, we inducted more than 1.1 million new members into Rotary.

One of the major reasons the 1.1 million new inductee number brings gasps from Rotary audiences is that Rotary leaders at all levels have not paid enough attention to retention rates or the number of new members inducted. The focus has been mainly on net growth numbers, based on interim cut-off dates instead of semi-annual reports.

The long-standing tradition of presenting clubs with Presidential Citations and Governor Awards based on interim net growth rates has been standard practice. Based on the number of citations and awards issued in the referenced seven years, if this measure had been close, Rotary's worldwide membership should be approaching 1.5 million today.

Most of us know why the interim cut-off date has an unintended consequence of encouraging district and club leaders to delay removal of resigning members. By waiting until after the cut-off date, it helps their club(s) qualify for citations and/or awards. But it also eliminates the retention/new member effect and prevents it from entering our collective consciousness.

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Douglas W. Vincent

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The next three examples of the “net growth rate” approach demonstrate where the real issues lie:

1. A club of 70 brings in 20 new members but loses 17, resulting in a net growth of 3. While the netgrowth is good, they lost 17 members throughout the year, giving them an annual retention rate of 75.7%. That could signal a problematic club but no flags are raised.

2. In the same district, a small club of 20 brings in 5 members and loses 4. They have a net gain of1, but their retention rate is 80%, which should signal caution. Again, no flags are raised and both clubs would likely receive recognition for jobs well done.

3. Another small club of 20 brings in 1 new member and loses 1. They get no recognition even though they had a retention rate of 95%, which is better than the RI goal of 93.4%.

A danger lurks. If clubs are encouraged to rely strictly on retention rates as their measure, they may become so successful that they retain themselves into oblivion. After all, members are the bottom line to a club's success as are profits are to the bottom line of a success business.

To survive, clubs should continue to advance the Object of Rotary by developing acquaintances with new local business, professional and community leaders as they replenish normal attrition and increase in size. That is where the RGR Index (Retention + Growth Rate) comes in.

For the above examples, the club of 70 would have a growth rate of 4.3% resulting in an RGR Index of 80 (75.7 + 4.3 – drop the % sign). In the smaller clubs, beginning the year with 20 members, their RGR Indexes would be 85 and 95 respectfully. So which club(s) should be recognized for a job well done? To attain a 95 RGR Index, the club of 70 would have had to grow by 14, meaning they would have had to induct 31 new members and retained them all.

Which clubs should concentrate on retaining members and which should work on attracting new members? The RGR Index is an effective method of measuring club membership development and is also an accurate measure of a club's ability to retain and attract members, regardless of their size or location.

But even with this measurement method, clubs still need to define, understand and then market their Brand identity while gauging effectiveness. Maybe we need to focus more to help districts and clubs measure and identify problem areas which should lead to more effective seminars, assemblies, and conferences. And that would be delivering the promise of Rotary's Brand

Edited from an article by PDG Jim Henry, Zone 34 RRIMC & Rotary Coordinator


PDG Doug Vincent, a frequent visitor to the Philippines, is amember of ROTI.

SAKUJI TANAKARI President2012-2013

messagefromRI president


Dear fellow Rotarians,

Rotary convention is a powerful thing, and a first convention is an experience you never forget. My first was in Chicago, in 1980. That was the year I was president of Athe Rotary Club of Yashio. I thought we should learn more about Rotary, so I asked

nine other members of my club to join me, and we traveled to Chicago together. We did not know what to expect from a Rotary convention. What we found was more than any of us had imagined.

That convention showed me Rotary, and changed me forever. It gave our club something to strive for. I came to that convention as a member of a Rotary club. I left it as a Rotarian. The feeling that entered my heart in Chicago is still there today.

I am glad I will have the opportunity, as an RI president from Japan, to be part of the convention in Portugal. Portugal and Japan have a history together that began in the year 1542. This was the year that a Portuguese boat landed on a southern Japanese island. The Portuguese sailors did not plan to come to Japan. Strong winds blew their boat off course. But it was a happy accident, and the beginning of a peaceful and prosperous relationship.

In 1993, Japan and Portugal celebrated 450 years of good relations. Portugal was the first European country visited by the Japanese, in the middle of the 16th century. And the long Portuguese presence in Japan has had a lasting effect on my country.

The Portuguese found Japan by accident. But it is no accident that Lisbon has been chosen for this convention. Lisbon is A Harbor for Peace. And peace is the theme of this convention, as it has been the theme between Japan and Portugal for nearly 500 years.

As Rotarians, we work toward peace in many ways. We do it through humanitarian service. We do it through our belief in Service Above Self. And we work toward peace simply by being who we are. Every year, when we come together for a Rotary convention, we see, for a few days, the world as it could be. We see people of all colors and cultures come together. We work to build a better world.

I hope you will join me, and your fellow Rotarians, as we celebrate this year of Peace Through Service together.

Sakuji TanakaRI President


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Trustee ChairWilfrid J.WilkinsonFoundation Trustee Chair2012-2013

s I write this message for the month of June, I find myself happy and a little bit sad. I'm happy because during my 50 years in Rotary, I have been privileged to see how much Agood my Rotarian friends have done in this world.

I've been able to witness the smiling faces of schoolchildren who have desks, blackboards, books, running water, playgrounds, and youth clubs, all of which were organized, funded, and maintained by Rotarians. I've put drops of polio vaccine into the mouths of children in many countries as we have worked to eradicate polio.

I've been pleased to speak with popes, patriarchs, and clerics of virtually every religion, all of whom have told me of the good work of Rotarians. These messages were echoed in the remarks of kings, presidents, prime ministers, and ambassadors as I've traveled the world on behalf of Rotary.

As I step down as chair of our Rotary Foundation, I am eager for the worldwide launch of the Future Vision Plan – a plan that, when fully implemented, will have our Foundation singled out as a model for sustainable projects benefiting millions of people in years to come.

When I was your president, I told you that Rotary Shares. As your Foundation chair, I can only emphasize that statement. It is our desire and willingness to share that has made the theme chosen by RI President Sakuji Tanaka, Peace Through Service, so significant and poignant. And in the year to come, I wholly endorse the theme that President-elect Ron Burton has chosen – that those who Engage Rotary will Change Lives, including their own.

I welcome my successor, Past RI President Dong Kurn Lee, and wish him and his Board of Trustees the very best as they pursue the objective of our Foundation – to do good in the world.

Foundation Resources

New global grant application e-learning moduleThe module is available at learn.rotary.org in the course Future Vision: Member Access -- Applying for Grants.

New Rotary grants websiteLearn more about the Rotary Foundation’s new grant model, complete the qualification process, and apply for grants on the new Rotary grants website. Rotarians must be registered in Member Access to view much of the site.


Club- and district-developed global grants Clubs and districts can use District Designated Fund (DDF) or cash contributions to fund global grant activities and get matching funds from the Foundation. When developing activities, clubs and districts should consider the following:

Activities must be sustainable and measurable. For example: ??How will a project benefit the selected community in the future, after the grant has been spent? How will a scholar's studies support one or more of the areas of focus? How will a vocational training team project support capacity building, either for the team or the benefiting community?Activities should stem from real community needs. Community needs assessment tools are available to help identify community needs. Global grants must be sponsored by two Rotary clubs or districts: a host partner in the country where the activity takes place and an international partner outside the country. Both partners must be Future Vision pilot members.Both partners must be actively involved in the planning and implementing of all global grants. This includes maintaining communication and developing plans for the shared responsibilities in all of the grant's stages.

FundingThe minimum award amount from the World Fund for a global grant, regardless of activity type, is US$15,000, which results in a minimum total financing of $30,000. The World Fund award is based on a 100 percent match of DDF ($1.00:$1.00) or a 50 percent match of cash contributions ($0.50:$1.00).

Business cycleAll Rotary Foundation Global Grant applications will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. A two-step online application process is accessible via Member Access . Additional documentation for scholarships and vocational training teams must be completed by non-Rotarian participants; the grant sponsors will upload these items electronically to the application.

Proposal For club- and district-developed global grants, Rotarians will submit a brief online proposal before submitting a formal application. The proposal should provide an overview of the grant activity's objectives and demonstrate how the activities fit within an area of focus. This process is designed to increase the acceptance rate of grant applications.

Application Once a proposal has been accepted, Rotarians will submit an online application that provides the Foundation with more detailed grant activity and budget information. (Depending on the award amount or complexity of the project, the Foundation may request additional details.) Applications requesting a World Fund award (match) of more than US$100,000 will be reviewed by the Trustees quarterly. The following dates will be used to determine at which Trustee meeting applications will be reviewed:

Complete applications received by 1 June will be reviewed by the Trustees in September; 1 October will be reviewed in January; 1 December will be reviewed in March; 1 February will be reviewed in May

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Global grantsRotary Foundation Global Grants support large international activities with sustainable high-impact outcomes in one or more of the six areas of focus and have a long-term impact. Clubs and districts can either create their own activities or sponsor packaged global grants that are developed by TheRotary Foundation in cooperation with its strategic partners.

Payment Once an application has been approved by the Foundation, both sponsors have authorized the agreement, and all associated cash contributions have been received, the Foundation will issue a payment.

Reporting Reports showing measurable success of the grant activity will be due to the Foundation every 12 months from the first issued payment. A final report is due when the grant funds have been completely spent and the objectives of the activity have been met.

Types of activitiesGlobal grants support a variety of activities based on the needs of the benefiting communities or participants. All grant-funded activity must follow the eligibility requirements in the Terms and Conditions for Rotary Foundation District Grants and Global Grants (pilot version) . The grant structure is designed to allow clubs and districts more flexibility in creating grants that will further the mission of The Rotary Foundation within the areas of focus.

Humanitarian projects: Global grants may be used to fund humanitarian projects, provided that they Support the goals of one or more of the areas of focusProduce measurable outcomes in the benefiting communityAchieve results that can be sustained after the grant funds have been expendedHave been developed in conjunction with the benefiting community to address their most pressing needsSeek to address community needs in an integrated manner

Scholarships: Global grants may be used to provide funding for academic studies provided that theyFund graduate-level study that relates to one or more of the areas of focusFund studies for a term of one to four academic years Sponsor the academic studies of an individual traveling from the international sponsor district to the host sponsor district

Vocational training opportunities: Global grants also may support vocational training teams, which are groups of professionals traveling abroad to either learn more about their profession or teach local professionals about a particular field. They

May build the capacity of either the team itself or a specific benefiting communityMay be carried out in conjunction with a humanitarian project or scholarship May be multivocational but must share a common purpose in support of the selected area of focus Must consist of a minimum of one Rotarian team leader and three non-Rotarian team members with no maximum limit of participantsHave no restrictions on participant age or length of time for trainingPermit one or more teams to travel under each grant

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Navigating to the online application

Some Rotarians have expressed confusion about how to navigate from the Rotary grants web page to the online application.

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Go to www.rotary.org/grants.In the upper right corner, click Sign in / Register. Enter your Member Access username and password.Hold your cursor over Grants Basics to reveal a drop-down menu of items. Select “Manage Grants.”From the left-hand menu, select the grant type you’re interested in.


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Annual Other

Cluster Giving Giving TOTAL1A $5,410.00 $600.00 $6,010.00

1B $14,866.05 $715.00 $14,401.00

1C $46,354.71 $10,129.27 $55,422.98

2A $1,615.00 $0.00 $1,600.00

2B $8,638.81 $400.00 $8,833.81

2C $14,223.81 $1,453.18 $16,176.99

2D $6,746.00 $263.41 $6,994.41

3A $31,716.14 $1,100.00 $25,684.14

3B $27,771.90 $2,107.56 $28,674.46

3C $9,546.37 $11,929.27 $20,220.64

4A $35,359.08 $5,217.07 $39,146.27

4B $3,110.00 $5,217.07 $8,317.07

4C $33,545.62 $1,009.27 $34,042.64

TOTAL $238,903.49 $36,100.03 $275,003.52

MEMBERSHIP as of 11 JUNE 2013

Cluster 1 July 2012 11 June 2013 Gain/Loss %

1A 140 146 9 6.43%

1B 189 189 6 3.17%

1C 273 307 33 13.55%

2A 89 94 5 5.62%

2B 170 174 4 2.35%

2C 144 188 48 33.33%

2D 200 183 6 3.00%

3A 274 276 2 0.73%

3B 243 286 48 19.75%

3C 182 199 23 13.74%

4A 284 336 55 19.37%

4B 130 132 2 1.54%

4C 246 265 23 10.57%

TOTAL 2564 2775 211 8.23%NOTE: Total membership as of 1 June 2013 - 2,829. Loss of 54 members as clubs start to clean up their rosters.


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Area 1A $5,410.00 $600.00 140 146 9 6.43%

16937 Vigan $3,000.00 $200.00 49 48 2 4.08%

16892 Laoag (DECHARTERED)

79360 Magsingal North $500.00 $200.00 17 25 8 47.06%

31673 Narvacan $5.00 26 22 -4 -15.38%

24467 Bangued $5.00 $200.00 26 24 -2 -7.69%

16856 Agoo $1,900.00 22 27 5 22.73%

Area 1B $14,866.05 $715.00 189 189 6 3.17%

70938 Central SF City $5.00 15 16 -1 -6.67%

30955 Metro SFLU $3,336.00 $215.00 31 28 2 6.45%

26069 San Juan $400.00 $200.00 28 24 -4 -14.29%

16920 SF City North $5.00 24 26 2 8.33%

16918 SFLU, Inc $10,120.05 $300.00 69 73 6 8.70%

58725 Southern LU $1,000.00 22 22 1 4.55%

Area 1C $46,354.71 $10,129.27 273 307 33 12.09%

16863 Baguio $9,633.17 $5,100.00 59 55 -4 -6.78%

16864 Baguio North $500.00 32 33 1 3.13%

16865 Baguio South $3,149.04 $200.00 27 31 3 11.11%

51996 Baguio Summer Capital $16,810.00 $200.00 40 47 7 17.50%

57485 Baguio Sunrise $10,387.50 $4,024.39 30 35 5 16.67%

50230 Downtown Session $750.00 $400.00 22 26 4 18.18%

27872 La Trinidad $500.00 16 20 4 25.00%

24043 Metro Baguio $4,620.00 $204.88 27 32 5 18.52%

84273 Sagada $5.00 20 28 8 40.00%

Area 2A $1,615.00 $0.00 89 94 5 5.62%

16935 Urdaneta $5.00 21 23 2 28.57%

57304 Urdaneta East $1,600.00 28 27 -1 -3.57%

84886 Urdaneta Mid-City $5.00 24 29 5 0.00%

24184 Urdaneta North $5.00 16 15 -1 0.00%

Area 2B $8,638.81 $400.00 170 174 4 2.35%

16876 Central Pangasinan $4,310.00 25 26 1 4.00%

16879 Dagupan $500.00 43 34 -9 -20.93%

22395 Dagupan East $500.00 38 45 7 18.42%

23231 Downtown Dagupan $2,300.00 $200.00 23 25 2 8.70%

63496 Metro Dagupan $5.00 11 12 1 9.09%

53312 Uptown Dagupan $1,023.81 $200.00 30 32 2 6.67%

Club Charter Date Club ID Member Count Club Name Club Country Name Area 2C $14,223.81 $1,453.18 144 188 48 33.33%

57924 Bayambang $1,000.00 $200.00 17 22 5 29.41%

55849 Calasiao $5,723.81 $200.00 23 30 7 30.43%

29949 Mangaldan $1,200.00 $200.00 18 26 8 44.44%

81738 Metro Malasiqui $1,000.00 $200.00 20 28 8 40.00%

57292 San Fabian $2,000.00 $201.59 21 26 5 23.81%

71376 Sta Barbara $2,500.00 $200.00 33 38 5 15.15%

82411 Metro San Carlos $800.00 $251.59 12 18 10 83.33%

Area 2D $6,746.00 $263.41 200 183 6 3.00%

51473 Binmaley Century $5.00 $24.39 30 22 -8 -26.67%

72854 Dasol Bay $5.00 $24.39 19 16 -3 -15.79%

58570 Hundred Islands $1,000.00 41 31 0 0.00%

26225 Lingayen $1,847.00 $214.63 45 36 0 0.00%

84230 Lingayen Gulf $5.00 20 20 0 0.00%

82798 Mangatarem $2,884.00 26 36 10 38.46%

71756 Midwestern Pangasinan $1,000.00 19 22 7 36.84%

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Preparing for the future. The Rotary Foundation’s new grant model, Future Vision, took top billing at Rotary’s annual training event for incoming leaders, in preparation for its worldwide launch in July 2013.Read more. Visit the Rotary Grants website. Qualify your clubs now for Global Grant via Members Access.

Area 3A $31,716.14 $1,100.00 274 276 2 0.73%

16877 Central Tarlac $5,461.52 $300.00 27 41 14 51.85%

24118 Downtown Tarlac $1,100.00 $200.00 16 20 4 25.00%

83678 Melting Pot $5.00 18 20 3 16.67%

16904 Midtown Tarlac $12,057.00 $200.00 26 25 -1 -3.85%

16910 Northern Tarlac $4,890.00 47 41 -6 -12.77%

25314 Paniqui $1,430.00 40 39 0 0.00%

24343 Poblacion Tarlac $5.00 10 10 0 0.00%

16933 Tarlac $1,500.00 $200.00 43 36 -7 -16.28%

27158 Tarlac Metro $5,167.62 $200.00 25 25 -2 -8.00%

16939 Western Tarlac $100.00 22 19 -3 -13.64%

Area 3B $27,771.90 $2,107.56 243 286 48 19.75%

30320 Angeles Kuliat $5,100.00 $200.00 64 71 7 10.94%

57293 Angeles Midtown $400.00 14 27 13 92.86%

83157 Balibago $4,600.00 $200.00 18 27 9 50.00%

30778 Clarkfield $2,189.58 22 20 -2 -9.09%

26058 Dau $1,207.32 26 26 3 11.54%

16893 Mabalacat $13,070.00 $1,207.56 30 41 11 36.67%

83693 Mabalacat Clark $5.00 27 27 2 7.41%

53570 Magalang $200.00 16 21 5 31.25%

63497 Metro Clark $500.00 10 10 0 0.00%

27157 Pampanga North $500.00 $500.00 16 16 0 0.00%

Club Charter Date Club ID Member Count Club Name Club Country Name Area 3C $9,546.37 $11,929.27 182 199 23 12.64%

16857 Angeles $4,143.90 $200.00 32 32 0 0.00%

21777 Angeles Centro $5.00 15 13 3 20.00%

82881 Angeles Friendship $270.13 $6,329.27 25 27 2 8.00%

16858 Angeles North $2,917.34 34 36 2 5.88%

16859 Angeles West $5.00 10 20 10 100.00%

51878 Clark Centennial $5.00 $5,000.00 19 19 0 0.00%

29501 Metro Angeles $700.00 $200.00 25 25 0 0.00%

50899 Metro Angeles Cent'l $1,500.00 $200.00 22 27 6 27.27%

Area 4A $35,359.08 $5,217.07 284 336 55 19.37%

52307 Central Pampanga $3,069.88 $200.00 16 18 2 12.50%

16882 Dolores $4,585.00 $217.07 42 44 2 4.76%

82410 Eastern Pampanga $500.00 21 21 0 0.00%

66255 Floridablanca $5.00 18 20 2 11.11%

27257 Metro San Fernando P $5,500.00 $200.00 33 55 22 66.67%

16919 San Fernando Pampanga $2,512.20 $200.00 45 42 -1 -2.22%

84221 San Fernando Cabalen $2,000.00 21 21 0 0.00%

16861 Southern Pampanga $5.00 21 32 11 52.38%

78832 Villa De Bacolor $10,640.00 $3,200.00 32 33 2 6.25%

16887 Western Pampanga $6,542.00 $1,200.00 35 50 15 42.86%

Area 4B $3,110.00 $1,176.00 130 132 2 1.54%

16867 Balanga $1,000.00 $207.00 26 25 0 0.00%

31439 Limay $100.00 22 22 0 0.00%

16900 Mariveles $5.00 26 29 1 3.85%

52316 Mariveles Ecozone $1,000.00 $969.00 19 17 -2 -10.53%

26903 Orani $5.00 18 21 3 16.67%

30484 Orion $1,000.00 19 18 0 0.00%

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Area 4C $33,545.62 $1,009.27 246 265 23 9.35%

21477 Dowtown Olongapo $5.00 21 18 -3 -14.29%

74063 Freeport Zone $2,163.94 $204.88 17 20 3 17.65%

16889 Iba $1,023.81 34 28 -3 -8.82%

31158 Masinloc $2,180.00 14 18 7 50.00%

53313 Metro Olongapo $17,203.14 13 16 3 23.08%

16912 Olongapo $3,226.59 $300.00 22 25 3 13.64%

65917 Olongapo Centennial $3,328.14 $204.39 15 25 8 53.33%

21552 Sta Cruz $2,800.00 30 28 -2 -6.67%

16931 Subic $1,600.00 $300.00 34 36 2 5.88%

50512 Subic Bay $5.00 12 12 0 0.00%

82624 Subic Bay Pearl $5.00 13 18 5 38.46%

84090 Subic Bay Sunrise $5.00 21 21 0 0.00%

TOTAL $238,903.49 $36,100.03 2564 2775 211 8.23%

$275,003.52

TRAINING MEETINGS for INCOMING CLUB and DISTRICT LEADERS

Source: RI District Training Manuel http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/246en.pdf


MG0969729 D-3790 17-Aug-12 17-Aug-13 NO [email protected]

MG1378148 D-3790 28-Feb-13 28-Feb-14 NO [email protected]

MG1378149 D-3790 31-Mar-13 31-Mar-14 NO [email protected]

MG1173727 Angeles Midtown 31-May-11 30-May-12 YES [email protected]

MG1174629Eastern

Pampanga30-Jun-11 29-Jun-12 YES [email protected]

MG1174787 Clark Centennial 31-Jul-11 30-Jul-12 YES [email protected]

TH1071464 San Fernando 30-Nov-11 29-Nov-12 YES [email protected]

MG1276477 Baguio 30-Apr-12 30-Apr-13 NO [email protected]

MG1276559 Vigan 30-Apr-12 30-Apr-13 NO [email protected]

MG1277143 Metro Olongapo 30-Jun-12 30-Jun-13 NO [email protected]

MG1275946 Baguio Sunrise 30-Jun-12 30-Jun-13 NO [email protected]

MG1277359 Mabalacat 31-Jul-12 31-Jul-13 NO [email protected]

MG1276032 D-3790 31-Aug-12 31-Aug-13 NO [email protected]

MG1277161 Clark Centennial 31-Aug-12 31-Aug-13 NO [email protected]

MG1275608Freeport Zone

(Subic Bay)30-Sep-12 30-Sep-13 NO [email protected]

MG1377700 Subic 30-Sep-12 30-Sep-13 NO [email protected]

MG1276831 Baguio Sunrise 31-Oct-12 31-Oct-13 NO [email protected]

MG1275791 Angeles Kuliat 30-Nov-12 30-Nov-13 NO [email protected]

MG1377851Western

Pampanga31-Jan-13 31-Jan-14 NO [email protected]

MG1378332Mariveles

Ecozone28-Feb-13 28-Feb-14 NO [email protected]

MG1378388 Vigan 31-Mar-13 31-Mar-14 NO [email protected]

DS1377387 D-3790 31-Mar-13 31-Mar-14 NO [email protected]

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23-26 June 2013Rotary International ConventionLisbon, Portugal

Meet community, business, and professional leaders from all over the world and broaden your understanding of Rotary by attending the 2013 RI Convention in Lisbon, Portugal, 23-26 June 2013.

www.roti.orgOTI is a global fellowship of about 2000 Rotarians in 109 countries who communicate to each other through the internet. RTwo ROTI chairs came from the Philippines: Philip Merritt, 2000-

2003; Ron Nethercutt, 2007-2009. The current chair is Steve Sokol from USA. PDG Sunil Zachariah of India will be chair for 2013-2015.

PP Glo Nethercutt is the current editor of the ROTI monthly newsletter called the Breadbasket. To read the June 2013 Breadbasket, go to ROTI site and click - www.roti.org

ROTARIANS ONTHEINTERNET

Join the no.1 global fellowship of Rotary!

Service breakout sessionsOn the afternoons of 24, 25, and 26 June, join the following breakout sessions to learn about new strategies and resources for enhancing your service projects. You will find a complete list of sessions, dates, and locations in your program packet at the convention.

Rotary Family Health Day: A Disease Prevention Partnership Program – Learn how Rotarians for Family Health and AIDS Prevention, a Rotarian Action Group, annually brings together hundreds of clubs and partners — government agencies, corporations, nongovernmental organizations, and the extended Rotary family — to provide free health services to thousands in Africa.

Developing Literacy Projects and LitRAG – The Literacy Rotarian Action Group (LitRAG) can help your club or district with local and international literacy initiatives. Learn about the resources and project support available from this group.

Intercountry Committees in Action – Intercountry committees, which foster international collaboration on Rotarian-led service initiatives, are active in more than 50 countries. This session will teach you how your club can work with them.

Rotary Friendship Exchange – Every year, hundreds of Rotary FriendshipExchange participants gain intercultural understanding and build friendships all over the world. Attend this session to learn about expanding your Rotary network and fostering new partnerships for service.

Make Connections in the House of FriendshipVisit the House of Friendship to network with fellow Rotarians and Rotaractors and to learn about Rotary fellowships, Rotarian Action Groups, Rotary’s partners, and much more. Download the Rotary Fellowships & Rotarian Action Groups Convention Events and Booth Exhibit Guide, and prepare to connect with groups that share your interests and expertise.

Looking for water project partner?

June 12, 2013 Are you going to Portugal for the Rotary International Convention? Will you arrive in Lisbon before June 21st?

If you are, this is a wonderful opportunity to find an international partner for your water or sanitation project! There is still space to display a few more WASH projects at the Project Fair in Lisbon on June 21st, as part of Wasrag Water Summit V. This fair is different from most. You don't need a display; you'll just provide a description of the project and a passion to provide safe water and sanitation. You also need to attend the World Water Summit in person. Guidelines for the Fair can be reached at Speed Project Fair FAQs Many Rotarians and guests will pass by your table. They will be looking for projects to take back to their clubs and districts. To register your project, or ask more questions, go to Speed Project Fair.


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RI EXCHANGE RATE for JUNE 2013 - P41/USD

MG 78013International partner RC Gwangiu

D3670 KoreaDonation of computers, printers

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MG 78388iInternational partner RC Stockton

D-5220 USADonation of a frozen plasma

freezer to the Philippine Red Cross (Ilocos Sur Chapter).

Turnover of the Frozen Plasma Freezer - June 11, 2013

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MG 77851 WATER FOR LIFEInternational partner RC Strongsville D-6630 USA

Provision of water system to20 municipalities in Pampanga



MG 76477International partner RC Mugeug

D3740 KoreaProvision of educational supplies

- Mathematics for children with visual impairment through universal design.

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by Reynaldo G. Navales

MABALACAT CITY -- The Rotary Clubs (RC) of Mabalacat and Clark Centennial are sending another batch of children to India for an open heart surgery sponsored by the Gift of Life International.

In a joint meeting recently at the Oxford Casino Hotel in Clark, the two clubs invited seven children who will be sent to India in the next few months. May Shilton, past president of RC Mabalacat, said that operation of the two out of the seven kids was scheduled on June 7. Shilton also said that the heart surgery is open to children, whose parents cannot afford the high cost of surgery in the Philippines.

P.R. Suresh, international director of Rotary Club of Coimbatore in Saicity India, was the guest of honor and speaker during the said meeting in Clark with the children.

Rotary International District 3790 Governor Tony Bautista is also present in the event. RC Mabalacat is represented by President Elmer Hernandez and RC Clark Centennial by President Bill Campbell.

“We invited five of the 10 children who had their successful surgeries in India in the past several months. Also, the seven children scheduled to leave for India came with their parents for pre-departure briefing,” Shilton said.

“The moment they land in Cochi Airport in India, the Rotarians there will take over. Suresh will drive for 5 hours just to pick up the patients at the airport to take them to his home in Coimbatore where he will host them (including food and transportation to the hospital) for the next 4 weeks,” she added. Rotarians from Suresh’s club will be donating blood for the patients, according to Shilton. The pediatric cardiology surgeon is also a Rotarian. Parents will not be spending anything while in India.

Since 2002, the RC of Coimbatore had performed 660 surgeries on children with congenital heart diseases with 100 percent success rate including 10 from the Philippines, Shilton said.

Of the 10, seven were approved for surgery by the RC Mabalacat and Clark Centennial, while two by RC Pampanga North under the care of Dr. Carina David.

The air fares of the children are shouldered by the local sponsoring clubs.

Recently, the Rotary Club of Taipei and the Hongkong Welsh Male Voice Choir initiated fund raising activity to sponsor three children from Pampanga.

Those who are interested to avail of free heart surgery they may contact the Rotary Club of Mabalacat or Rotary Club of Clark Centennial. Requirement is latest 2D echo. Only children up to the age of 14 years of age are accepted.


Above, past and newheart patients with theirparents, behind sponsors;RCM President ElmerHernandez, DG Tony Bautista,RC Saicity PP Suresh andRCCC Pres. Bill Campbell.

A healthy bouncingboy Zapanta after anopen heart surgeryin India

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Rotaract Club of Freeport Zone (Subic Bay) knocks on your heart to be part of the “GAMIT ESKWELA YEAR 4” this coming June 14, 2013. We are in need of your assistance to make the 300+ students of Balic-Balic Elemen-

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G Tony Bautista was emotional when he delivered his Year End address. Why not? The Rotarians in the district had performed more than he expected. In the middle of the term, Dhis spouse Evelyn was already overly concerned that 3790 Rotarians “do not love the DG.”

I asked, why did you say that? She said, “because our TRF contributions are only $27,000...”

I told her to wait until May because “alam mo naman mga Pinoy, laging photofinish...” True enough, “the contributions hit the roof this month of May!” according to RI TRF coordinator Marissa Pili. And contributions still came even after the Year End Review when no more awards were expected.

After seeing the $ numbers, Evelyn then exclaimed during the Year End Review, “Mahal pala nila si Tony!” “Siyempre naman,” I said, “Mabait kasi si Gov, nakakalbo na nga sa trabaho...” :-)

Indeed, all Governors in 3790 felt loved after seeing the contributions of their Rotarians in TRF tally board. 3790 Rotarians always delivered, at times of high or low. Konting kiliti lang. Pare, sa halip na bili sigarilyo, ibayad mo na lang sa TRF, ha? Ang kapalit niyan ay grant pondo...basta makinig ka lang maigi sa mga grant sessions... :-) The truth is, madali kasing pakisusapan ang ating mga Rotarians sa district. Kahit sino pa ang Governor ang makiusap.

It has been a good year. Let us make every year a good year.

It was a

Future RI Conventions

2013 - Lisbon, Portugal - June 23-262014 - Sydney, Australia - June 1-42015 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - June 5-82016 - Seoul, South Korea - May 29 to

June 12017 - Atlanta, USA - June 10-142018 - Toronto, Canada2019 - Durban, South Africa - May 7-10

- Ron NethercuttD 3790 International Service Director

GOODYear

Kudosto all thatmakeit happen!

YEAR END REVIEW HOST RC TARLAC

is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in parti-cular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

SECOND: High ethical standards in business and pro-fessions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his occupation as an opportunity to serve society.

THIRD: The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his personal, business and community life;

FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional men united in the ideal of service.

The 4-Way TestOf the things we think, say or do

1. Is it the TRUTH?2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

The 4-Way Test was created by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932 and was adopted by Rotary in 1943. Herb Taylor became president of the Rotary International in RY 1954-55. Translated into more than 100 languages and published in thousands of ways, Rotary “4-Way-Test” has become the world's widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics in the world. This message should be known and followed by Rotarians in their daily lives.

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