September 17, 2012 Issue

Bulletin no. 9

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SEPTEMBER New Generations Month

INVOCATION We thank You for all our blessings, for our lives, our families, our dear ones and our friends. We thank You for the opportunity to break bread with our partners in service from Singapore, the Interactors from the ITE College East. We are aware of the many who have been faithful to the motto of Service Above Self. We realize the privilege and honor which we have of being joined together in a worldwide fellowship devoted to the ideal of service. Through Your constant help may we be able, in the days ahead, to make ever greater contributions to world understanding and peace through the service that Rotary brings. Amen

Tonights Programme 11th RCLH Regular Meeting

September 17, 2012

Part 1 Dinner / Fellowship Part 2 Business Meeting Call-To-Order Invocation National Anthem Philippines Singapore Rotarians Pledge Welcome Remarks Intro of Interactors & Briefing Message Message Committee Reports Pres Morris Agoncillo Rtn Abet Abesames Rtn Aries Polumbarit ITE College East Interact Rtn Sonny Cavilla SNG Chair Raul Addatu PP Jesse Tanchanco Delegation Head Interact Club President Various Committees

Peace Quote of the Week

We have a long way to go before we are able to hear the voices of everyone on earth, but I believe that providing voices and building bridges is essential for the World Peace we all wish for.
Joichi Ito

Secretarys Reminders IP/Sec Raul Addatu Presidents Time Adjournment Pres Morris Agoncillo Pres Morris Agoncillo IPP Nitoy Velasco Night Chairperson

Inside. . .
Presidents Corner Secretarys Report From the Editor Rotary through the years Rotary Basics Rotary Updates / Announcements Why I am a Rotarian 50 Years of rotary youth Exchange in Japan Strength in numbers-A regional approach Photo Section District/Club Activities/Schedules Rotarians Pledge Humor / Knowledge Section A better world is possible e/Mail Corner Interact Club of ITE College East Itinerary RCLH New Generations activities for Sept Rotary / RCLH Hymns PHF/Sister, Daughter Clubs/Honorary Roster of Members Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Pages11-14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24

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Presidentss Corner
President Mariano Morris Agoncillo
RY 2012 2013 This past week was heartbreaking and frustrating for me. Heartbreaking because the Department of Health refused to be the consignee and accept the container van that contain used medical equipment with 10 dialysis machine and medical supplies from Oklahoma and Hawaii. We have been doing this with them for years and i simply don't understand why suddenly they lost interest in it. Frustrating because we were seeking audience with the Department of Health since the middle of last week to reconsider their decision not to accept but only agreed to meet us this Monday which was already too late because we lost the shipment when our donor Shiraki foundation decided to divert the shipment to the Municipality of Pandi in Bulacan. I was even thinking of making me as the consignee and personally pay the custom duties and taxes in order to save the shipment but everything went too fast and we eventually lost the shipment to a different donee. Well, I respect the decision of our donor Mr Stan Tokigawa of Shiraki Foundation to immediate transfer the shipment to Pandi because time is running out and they need to load the van to the ship latest Monday Sept 17, but I know something much better will come along for us in God's time. I will not dwell on the problem anymore, as they say there is always light at the end of the tunnel or at the end of every rainbow there is a pot of gold. Let us focus on our forth coming activities for the remainder of the month. This coming Monday Sept 17, the 32 students Interact Club of ITE College East of Singapore will arrive to spent one week of immersion activities to different schools and NGOs in coordination with our club. They will be bringing in 400 blankets for distribution to the Brookside flood victims from the recent monsoon rains and will hand in to us the amount of S$1,673 donation from our sister Club in D3310. The said amount is equivalent to P55,000 and this in addition from the P62,000 CP Hector Charles of Rotary Club of Marina City personally handed to two weeks ago. That brings the total of their donation to P300,000 including the cost of the blankets. We are very thankful to the generosity, kindness and special concern of our fellow Rotarians and Interactors from Singapore. They will also interact with the blind trainees of Ephpheta Foundation for the blind and the special children of Batino SPED as well with the JP Laurel High School Intercat Club. On Sept 23, our District 3780 with Rotary Club of Camp Aguianaldo with several co host club including us will have our first district family day for RY 2012-13. This family activity will be definitely a winner with the spousless gang of Peace Presidents at the helm. Nobody can say no to these gorgeous classmates of mine. Bravo Ladies Bravo! Lastly, I would like to acknowledge our bowling team, the The Team Loyola, last wek was the opening of the district bowling competition called District 3780 Rotabowl. Again our club was the most represented of the event complete with cheering squads led by our spouses. Our uniform is the most colorful with the colors of Benetton and in my opinion the best in the league in terms of design complete with club, district and RI Logos and theme. We are the defending champion in our division, we need to give our best in every game. Winning is important but the fun, fellowship, bonding and camaraderie that keep our club close and strong is our prime objective. Hep hep hooray Team Loyola!

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Secretarys Report
Secretary/PE Raul Addatu
September 10, 2012 Our 11th Regular Meeting was held at MY PLACE, Loyola Heights Quezon City. Since majority of RCLH members are present, President Morris Agoncillo immediately called the meeting to order at 8:15PM. He appointed Loui Zapata as the Night Chair. Rtn . JR dela Cruz led the invocation while Abet Abesames sang the National Anthem, Rtn. Henry Chua recited the Rotarians Pledge. PP Joe Baradi recognized all the RCLH Bowlers and Cheer leaders who participated in the opening of the District Rotabowl 2012. Everyone enjoyed playing bowling which was more of a FUN than a pure competition. Cheer leaders continue to give moral boost to the players even if the ball did not hit the center pin. Noticeably, our bowling uniform is very colorful and fits the different sizes of the bowlers. Thus, it attracted non-bowlers of RCLH to avail of the bowling shirt beautifully crafted by the veteran bowler, Bong Coo. RCLH members will pay only 50%o of the price and the remainder is subsidized by our Club. PP Joe also recognized the benevolence of President Morris who distributed ten (10) Scholarship grants to poor but deserving students of T. Alonzo Elementary School and for being the Guest of Honor during the GPTA Induction. COMMITTEE REPORTS: PP Jesse Tanchanco reported that the Laurelian Interact Club of JP Laurel High School attended the District Interact DISTAS. PP Jesse handed in Interact Club Certification Forms to Sec Raul Addatu to be filled up by the Interact Club for submission to Rotary International for proper recognition. PP Jesse also recommended Rtn. Gerald Arcaydo to be our representative to the RCC so that he can participate in RCC projects headed by PDG Jess Cifra.PP Jesse also announced that he received an email from Rotarians of Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei regarding their fund raising activities intended for the recent flood victims. PP Joe Baradi also announced that he will shoulder the CHEERS food and refreshments as his gift to the day care students in celebration of hi birthday on September 15, 2012. PRESIDENTS TIME: President Morris Agoncillo reported that the Interact from Singapore is arriving on September 17, 2012. Their itinerary from September 17-24, was discussed which include visit to Brookside, Ephpheta, Batino Elementary School, JP Laurel High School and PSBA QC. President Morris also requested PP Nitoy Velasco to take care of the CHEERS Program on September 19, 2012 and inform Spouse Helen Cifra regarding the projects in Brookside. President Morris also reiterated that we will just play and enjoy the bowling game and HAVE SOME FUN and FELLOWSHIP and not aim for the championship. President Morris acknowledged the donation of one (1) set of encyclopedia courtesy of Rtn. Chito Canlas for our project BOOKS For PEACE. Likewise, PP Bong David pledged another set of encyclopedia for the same purpose. President Morris also announced that the purchase of three (3) computer equipments through the District Simple Grant will be made on September 15, 2012. He also formally announced that the Golf Tournament, a major fund raising project is scheduled in January 2013 to finance various program and projects of our club. Finally, he acknowledged PP Jesse Tanchanco for preparing a very beautiful documentation for our August 2012 accomplishment report. There being no other matters to be taken up, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00PM. Fellowship ensued at SHAKEYS KATIPUNAN.

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Our Continuing Partnership with D3310 Rotary Clubs

PP Jesse Tanchanco Loyola Star Editor

The regular visits of the Interact Club of ITE College East to our district is just one of the the numerous opportunities for service that the RCLH has been able to develop through the years together with its sister club in D3310, the Rotary eClub of D3310. Ever since the start of our sisterhood ties about 8 years ago, there was never a time (Rotary year) that we did not implement a service project together. It has truly been a fruitful partnership from Day 1. We of course are mostly on the receiving end for our friends from the district that covers Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei has never waivered in their resolve to help the less fortunate in our country specially in times of calamities. The annual one week trip of the ITE College East Interactors has become an eagerly awaited event. On their own, the Interactors from ITE College East has done so much specially for the Brookside residents. They have built, painted and help repair houses of the poor, donated funds in order to sustain a livelihood program and interacted with the students from this community of former scavengers. This time, they will also bring relief donations for those who were seriously affected during the lastest flood that inundated the community. These annual weeklong sojourns of the Interact Club of ITE College East have similarly inspired another club (RC Marina City) in district 3310 to send their Interact Club (Interact Club of Andrews school) to our city for the same purpose. The latter will not be arriving this year but have sent donations for the flood victims. Many other Rotary clubs in D3310 have similarly been consistently generous with their contributions every time there is a major calamity in the Philippines. We can always count on them for help. This is the internationality of Rotary at its best. Nothing beats a great partnership that adheres to the highest ideals and object of Rotary. Its longevity can be attributed to a common purpose and objective that has been nurtured through the years. I truly admire the Rotarians and Rotary clubs of D3310. I have seen them work quietly but very effectively without much fanfare nor expected rewards. Truly worth emulating in this recognition conscious society of ours. Late last year, we toured the campus of ITE College East. We marveled at the enormity and modernity of its facilities. We ended up with a fervent wish for a similar one in our country. We were simply amazed. Perhaps this could be the key to the huge economic success of a small country without natural resources like Singapore. Its citizens are highly trained and educated not to mention the high level of discipline that they observe religiously. Indeed we are very lucky to have found very capable partners in this great Lion City, the home of the fabled Merlion.

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Rotary Through the Years Interact Clubs in Singapore

There are many Interact clubs throughout Singapore based mainly in schools and universities around the island republic. One of the more active clubs is the Interact Club of ITE College East which was principally responsible for organizing the advanced RYLA in March 2010. The clubs are classified under the same district number as applies to Rotary Clubs, namely District 3310 which also covers the southern Malaysia states of Melaka and Johor as well Brunei which is located between the two Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak in Borneo. Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) Interact Club, being founded in 1963 and is the second oldest Interact Club in the whole of Singapore consisting (at 2011) of over hundred Interactors. A brief report exists in the Rotarian regarding the 56th Annual Convention of 1965. The Tanjong Katong Girls School Interact Club is the only Interact club tied directly to a girls-only school. Other Interact clubs associated with RC Singapore include the IC Raffles Institution, Hwa Chong Institution, Victoria Junior College, the Anglo-Chinese School, Anderson Junior College, Catholic Junior College, Global Indian International School, Dunman Interact Club and Saint Andrews Interact Club. The Interact Club of Evergreen Secondary School was chartered on 27 September 2002 and the Interact Club of Greendale Secondary School was chartered on 8 November 2008. The Rotarian of June 1977 makes mention of the Interact Club of Raffles Institution which was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Singapore, itself the first Rotary Club in Singapore. The Interact Club held a 2 day art exhibition. Mr. A.V.S. Thevathasan of Singapore was one of the 5 members of the 1961-62 ad hoc Committee on Youth and authors of the Interact Plan.

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Service to New Generations

New Generations refers to the youngest generation in the family of Rotary. Many are participants in Rotarys youth and young adult programs: Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and Rotary Youth Exchange. Others are service minded young people involved in Rotary club and district activities. Past RI President Luis Vicente Giay coined the term New Generations when he shared his belief that the future of Rotary relied on involving young people in the organizations programs and activities. At the 1996 RI Convention in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, he said: Our vision for the future, now more than ever, is the difference between success and failure. The New Generations are our investment in the future. Let us begin to build that future today. New Generations Service became Rotarys fifth Avenue of Service in 2010. It is defined in article 5 of the Standard Rotary Club Constitution: New Generations Service recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, involvement in community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding. Rotary clubs should be committed to involving youth and young adults in their vocational, community, and international service projects, and to providing programs and resources that support them. New Generations and the Avenues of Service - Rotarians have long been committed to serving youth in their communities. The RI Strategic Plan encourages clubs to balance activities in all five Avenues of Service, but some fall under more than one. The New Generations Avenue of Service acknowledges the exceptional work that Rotarians do with youth and young adults while encouraging clubs to spread their reach even further. It also encompasses a fundamental idea: that every Rotarian has a responsibility to support the personal and professional success of young people while recognizing the diversity of their needs. New Generations and Service Projects - Involving the youth in community service projects is one way for clubs to get active in New Generations Service. Young people contribute to their communities every day through projects such as: Raising money to eradicate polio Volunteering to assist senior citizens Organizing neighborhood cleanups or renewal projects Holding food drives to benefit antihunger organizations Working with organizations to hold career fairs Holding AIDS/HIV awareness campaigns at colleges and universities Cleaning and repairing bicycles to be donated to disadvantaged children Visiting primary schools to talk about decision-making skills Gathering community members for river or lake cleanup projects A successful collaboration on a service project may lead to increased interest in Rotary.

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District 3780 Family Day

Rotary District 3780 is holding a Family Day on September 23, Sunday, from 1pm-6pm at the Camp Crame Multi-Purpose Hall. It's more fun in Rotary! Picture this: Circus Circus in Las Vegas ! Everywhere you look, you will be dazzled by entertainment galore -Mickey Mouse and Dora will be going around to mingle with kids and adults alike. There will be entertainment every minute, oh boy! Juggler, Uni-cyclist, acrobats, what more could you ask for? Tired of watching the shows? Then head off to the nearest caricature booth, where you can have a cartoon drawing of yourself. Make a beeline to have your face painted! Or better yet, go crazy at the photo booth where you can pose, make faces, and laugh to your hearts' content while having wacky pictures taken with your family! Free cotton candy, free ice cream, free bottled water! Wait, there's more! The highlight of the day will be the Mr. and Miss Rota Teen, open to all interactors and rotaractors of District 3780. Attached herewith are the qualification guidelinesSo come on down and have fun with your family! Come in your best cartoon character costume and bag the best costume prize! SEE YOU THERE! ADDENDUM: We would like to acknowledge and thank the following lead host and co-host clubs. A gentle reminder to the clubs, please pay your lead host and co host fees before September 19th. Thank you. " Lead Host Clubs RC Congressional RC Kamuning RC Camp Aguinaldo RC West Triangle RC QC Pearl of the Orient RC Roces RC Pagasa RC Ayala Heights RC Cosmopolitan Timog RC Eastwood RC SFDM RC Diliman Heights RC Uptown Cubao RC Paraiso RC Batasan Hills RC Camp Crame RC Kamuning Central RC Metro SFDM Co-host Clubs RC Cubao Edsa RC Central Fairview RC Cubao Central RC Holy Spirit RC Metropolitan QC RC Diliman North RC North EDSA RC Midtown Cubao RC Global Kalinga RC Mega EDSA RC QC Southeast RC Loyola Heights RC New Manila East RC New Manila Heights RC QC Circle RC Primavida Cubao RC Quezon City RC New Manila RC Biak na Bato Co-host Clubs RC Malaya RC Philam RC Diliman RC Kagitingan Cubao RC Diliman Central RC Balintawak RC St. Ignatius RC Masambong RC Metro Diliman RC Midtown Diliman RC Murphy RC Cubao West RC Valencia RC Sta Mesa RC Uptown Novaliches RC Kamuning East RC Metro North Centennial RC Metro West Triangle RC New Manila West

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Why I am a Rotarian
I joined the family of Rotary a few years ago. My stepfather was a member of the local Rotary Club and had been President in 1998-99. At that time, I was obliged to help him in many aspects of his Presidential year as he was somewhat fearful of the new Information Technology explosion at that time! Yes, Rotary was well known but also largely unknown to me. I did not really appreciate Rotary yet, I owe it so much. My grandmother was forced to live her last few years in a residential home for the elderly and after a fall in her wheelchair she became a virtual recluse. The only time she ever left that unhappy place (she was a very independent woman) was every spring when the Rotary Club held their annual concert for the elderly. Rotarians came to pick up the frail and immobile men and women from the local community and take them to the local church hall for a morning of tea, sandwiches and light entertainment. For a few, brief hours she escaped from the routine of the home and thoroughly enjoyed herself as she chatted to old friends For me, Rotary is all about goodwill and at it's very heart we have the Rotary Foundation. This foundation is the cement that binds every one of us together as we strive for world peace and understanding. I remember well receiving a sugar cube as a young child a magical sweet, lump that contained the polio vaccine. Isnt it wonderful how Rotary and its foundation have dedicated itself to ensuring that every child receives such a gift. Rotary has been a part of my family life; I can relate to Rotarys local and world community service projects; it makes me feel good that there are others all around our world dedicated to serve others. And remember Paul Harris words If you have the love of your fellow man in your hearts, you are a potential Rotarian

Calum Thomson Rotary Club of Longniddry and District "Shangri-la", Edinburgh Road, Cockenzie,District 1020 Scotland

What is your reason ?

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Fifty years of Rotary Youth Exchange in Japan

In 1962, Australia was a country grappling with change. Many older Australians were still emotionally rebuilding after World War II, and the nation was beginning to dismantle its anti-Asian White Australia immigration policy. When Yoko Sekimoto arrived in Melbourne that year as Japans first Rotary Youth Exchange student, she didnt realize that many people were wary of her visit. Fifty years later, she continues to marvel at the graciousness of her hosts. Everyone treated me like a daughter or sister. It was only 17 years after the war, but I felt a warm welcome and great hospitality, says Sekimoto (her married name at the time, she was Yoko Miyazaki). Japans Youth Exchange program began with help from an Australian Rotarian. Don Farquhar addressed the 1961 RI Convention in Tokyo about the need to build friendships and cultural understanding throughout the world particularly with Japan. He considered student exchange to be the best way to do that. Don was a person of both immense courage and foresight, says Stuart McDonald, program development officer for Youth Exchange in Australia. In 1942, during World War II, Don was blinded in action against the Japanese. However, he maintained a desire and a mission in life to promote peace and goodwill. After Farquhar delivered his speech, he was approached by a Japanese district governor, who asked him to help arrange the first Youth Exchange involving a student from Japan. The Rotary clubs of Rosebud and Kurume coordinated Sekimotos year abroad. A few weeks after her arrival, another group of Japanese students came to Sydney, and the next year Japan welcomed several Australian students. The countrys exchange program had officially begun. Sekimotos visit to Australia, along with the beginning of Youth Exchange in Japan, was considered so historically significant that photographs from her exchange are now housed in the National Archives of Australia, McDonald says. It was a hard time for Japan when I was 16, Sekimoto says. When I came to Australia, it was just like heaven. It was such a different style of living. That became a big turning point for me it completely changed my life. Her experience as an exchange student awakened a curiosity to explore the rest of the world. After returning home to finish high school and college, Sekimoto worked as a flight attendant, married, and lived in Egypt before going back to Japan. Yokos story is just one great example of Youth Exchange, McDonald says. Fifty years later, thousands of friendships have been formed between people from all over the world and Japan.

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Strength in Numbers - A regional approach

Plans tailored to your part of the world can help you attract and keep more members When it comes to increasing membership, one size doesnt fit all, says Manoj Desai, member and former vice chair of Rotarys Membership Development and Retention Committee. Understanding your regions unique needs, customs, and historic trends can greatly enhance your ability to attract new members and retain existing ones. The RI Board of Directors recently approved several regional membership plans, which were created by Rotary leaders in each region, that take these differences into account. The chief benefit of these regional membership plans is to have positive membership growth, make Rotary vibrant, and be the No. 1 volunteer organization in future years, says Desai. You can help meet the RI Boards goal of 1.3 million Rotarians by 30 June 2015 by using these plans when drafting your club or districts membership and retention goals, along with an action plan for achieving them. The regional plans factor in the regions strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges in setting membership targets, and making recruitment and retention recommendations. For example, Indias plan notes that Rotary enjoys a good public image in the country. Other strengths include a growing economy and a pool of young entrepreneurs with leadership aspirations. The plan sets a goal of 10 percent membership growth each year through 2015. Other insights and recommendations from the plans include: In the United Kingdom, Rotarians are developing a national publicity campaign to counter the publics lack of understanding about Rotary. The plan encourages increased use of social media to attract and retain members. In North America, the plan recommends focusing on retention rates and addressing why members are leaving. It suggests thinking of club members as customers and identifying, defining, and promoting Rotarys value to members. In Europe, strategies include encouraging clubs to conduct informal meetings, allowing more flexibility in attendance, and inviting alumni to meetings. Although most regional membership plans were approved by the Board at its May meeting, others are still under development and will be submitted to the Board for approval in November.

Although most regional membership plans were approved by the Board at its May meeting, others are still under development and will be submitted to the Board for approval in November.

The RCLH Books for Peace project donated textbooks to schools in conflict areas of Mindanao

More highlights of the RCLH Books for Peace Project in partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Photos below shows turnover of textbooks tovarious schools in the islands of Sulu, Mindanao

Scholarship/Allowance given to 10 deserving elementary school students of T. Alonso Elementary School and induction of the General Parent Teachers Associuation (GPTA)

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Recent Club Activities Accomplishments

CHEERS ASSIGNMENT

(July-Sept 2012) Pledged an initial 12 new PHF RY2012-13 Turned over funds to build 12 low cost housing units at the St. Banneaux housing Project in San Mateo. Participated in TRF Week MG exhibits Participated in TRF Seminar Hosted RCLH benefactor Stan Togikawa and party. Conducted Anti-Dengue Spraying Co-Hosted Literacy Forum Attended Disaster Seminar Attended CIS Seminar Distributed relief goods to Bagong Silangan and Brookside Donated relief goods to District 3780 for distribution to the evacuees at Bgy Sto. Domingo Renovated portions of the maternal and pediatric charity wards of St. Lukes Hospital, QC Sent Books for Peace to Mindanao Conducted Fireside Chat Inducted 1 new member Distributed scholarships at T. Alonzo Elementary School Sent delegates to Interact Distas RCLH team participating at the Rotabowl 2012

Sept Sept Sept Oct

15 22 29 6

Food Drinks Food Drinks Food Drinks Food Drinks

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Bong David JR Dela Cruz Paul Galang Leo Dizon Jess Cifra Bong David Kon Constantino Beth Constantino

If you cannot make it on the assigned schedule, please let us know at least one week before.

CELEBRRATIONS
For the Month of September

CALENDAR OF CLUB & DISTRICT ACTIVITIES (RY 2012 - 2013)

DATE: Sept 17-24 Oct 20 Oct 24 PARTICULARS Visit of Interact Club of ITE College Vocational Awards Night UN Day Celebration

BIRTHDAYS Ed Vitangcul Jeff Divino Raul Addatu Joel Jacobe Peter Carlo David Jess Cifra Joe Baradi Mon Peralejo Lettee David Fr. Freddie Sabado ANNIVERSARIES Mon & Veron Peralejo

Sept 7 Sept 7 Sept 8 Sept 9 Sept 10 Sept 14 Sept 15 Sept 15 Sept 22 Sept 22 Sept 3

Attendance Make-Up Certification

This is to certify that Rtn _________________________ Attended the regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Loyola Heights RI District 3780, Quezon City On __________________ At _________________ Certified By: Raul Addatu Club Secretary, RY 2012-2013

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THE ROTARIANS PLEDGE

I am a Rotarian I will always uphold the TRUTH.

I am a Rotarian I will always strive to be FAIR in all my dealings with my Fellowmen. I am a Rotarian I will always endeavor to build GOODWILL and UNDERSTANDING in my community, among my countrymen and people of all nations. I am a Rotarian I will always seek to promote the greatest good for the greatest number of people in the spirit of ROTARY SERVICE. I am a Rotarian I will always uphold the Rotary International Motto, SERVICE ABOVE SELF.

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PERFORMANCE REVIEW TERMS

Outgoing Personality: Always going out of the office Great Presentation Skills: Bull thrower Good Communication Skills: Spends lots of time on phone Average Employee: Not too bright Exceptionally Well Qualified: Made no major blunders yet Work is First Priority: Too ugly to get a date Active Socially: Drinks a lot Family is Active Socially: Spouse drinks too Independent Worker: Nobody knows what he/she does Quick Thinking: Offers plausible excuses Careful Thinker: Won't make a decision Aggressive: Obnoxious Uses Logic on Difficult Jobs: Gets someone else to do it Expresses Himself Well: Speaks English

According to the Quezonian Newsletter, there was a time in early October 1939 in an office in Malacanang when then President Quezon asked his military adviser, Maj. Gen. Douglas MacArthur, if he knew of anyone who could make a good police chief. After scanning the room, McArthur pointed to a man in a white suit and told Quezon, "That's your man." When Quezon was appointing him, the soldier said "I'm very honored,Sir. But I can't accept the honor. I promised by wife we'd be going back home after my tour of duty here is over and my T.D. ends in two months, Sorry, Sir." The man was no other than Lieutenant Colonel Dwight D. Eisenhower who, in 1953, would become president of the United States of America.

The American President Who Almost Became Quezon City's Chief of Police

Quick & Easy Health Tips

Start your morning with a glass of water with fresh lemon juice squeezed into it. Paradoxically, lemon juice helps to promote healthy alkalinity in your body. Almost instantly, you will feel calmer and better able to handle stress. Lemon juice also helps you to absorb minerals, so be sure to drink it when you take any nutritional supplements. Did you overindulge at dinner, or do you have indigestion? Have a 'shot' of apple cider vinegar. It will aid in digestion and bring you relief. Also use apple cider vinegar on your salad to help digest your food and release the vitamins to be absorbed in your body. Microwaved water and other liquids get superheated but they do not always bubble when they reach boiling point. But, when moved or disturbed, the liquid will bubble out of the cup. Never heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup. Let stand for 30 seconds before stirring or adding anything.

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Johnson & Johnson Announces a Ban on Harmful Chemicals in Products

Johnson & Johnson made the landmark announcement this week that it would ban harmful chemicals from their products. The company has already made the pledge to remove toxic chemicals from its baby products by 2013. This new effort extends to its adult brands like Neutrogena, Aveeno, and Clean & Clear. By the end of 2015, the company will be the first major company to remove harmful chemicals from its line of consumer products. The company has been pressured for years by environmental and health groups to take this action. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics in particular noted the announcement about eliminating toxics in baby products as a triumph for their campaign. In the recent years, there has been an increased consumer awareness about the number of chemicals that people are exposed to via their personal care products, toiletries and cosmetics. Women, young children, and babies are especially vulnerable. Many of these chemicals are carcinogenic or hormone disruptors. The New York Times reported that, last year formaldehyde was identified as a potential carcinogen and is released over time by common preservatives like quaternium-15 and DMDM hydantoin, which do appear on labels. And 1,4 dioxane, which has been linked to cancer in animal studies, is created during a process commonly used to make other ingredients gentler on the skin. This means that 1,4 dioxane is used especially in baby products and products aimed for sensitive skin. The company also plans to phase out chemicals like phthalates, several fragrance ingredients, and the commonly used antibacterial agent triclosan. The company also wants to remove all parabens from its baby products and some parabens from its adult products this chemical is commonly used as a preservative. Susan Nettesheim, vice president for product stewardship and toxicology for the companys consumer health brands has said that this project of eliminating toxics is a major undertaking and it would require more research to find suitable, sustainable alternatives to these chemicals. She also said that new suppliers needed to be located and vetted to meet the criteria. Some of their most popular and trusted products, like their baby shampoo, might even have to be reformulated. This poses a public relations risk for the company because there is always the worry that consumers may not like their new formulation. There is also the added pressure of convincing their consumers that this time around, their product is well and truly safe. Many companies have successfully removed or largely reduced harmful chemicals in their products. P&G reformulated their Herbal Essence range in 2010 to only include 1,4 dioxane in trace amounts. For Johnson & Johnson, the next couple of years will play a determining factor in the long-term success of their products.

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The Loyola Star Feedback

e/MAIL CORNER

Dear Jesse, Many thanks for sharing! I've now spent a little time with this issue of yours, and I have a request. May I submit your page 4 editorial, "The Value of Giving," to my newsletter editor as a guest essay for my "Gordon's Corner" column? I believe it is a message that crosses cultures, and one that is timely for my club. My own Rotary sponsor is a man who works with his hands, and who does not earn a salary but is self-employed. Over the years, he has earned four Paul Harris Fellowships. But in the current economy he finds it difficult merely to support his family. During a planning session earlier this year it was suggested by representatives from our District that we might want to consider "awarding" Paul Harris recognition upon one or more community leaders. These would be given to persons who are not Rotarians, but who have contributed much to our community in perhaps non-monetary (as well as monetary) ways. My sponsor's immediate reaction was to confide in me that he felt that such an action would devalue his own contributions, made at some cost to his family. He is even considering leaving the club should such a policy be approved! While I can't address this matter frontally, given that his thoughts were shared with me in confidence, it would please me greatly to place your essay within my column. Thank you for your consideration! In return, I offer as suggested material for your newsletter the recent writings of the one other member of my club who is a ROTIan, Mr. Ray Carlson. If interested, I'm sure you could reach him privately through the ROTI membership directory. Of course, I invite you to use my name by way of introduction. Again, my sincere thanks!

Gordon Seyffert Rotary Club of Altadena, USA

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Interact Club of ITE College East D3310 ITINERARY

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New Generations Activities for the month of September 2012

Date / Time September 8, 2012 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Activity Saturday Interact Distas Venue Quezon City Science High School Participants Interact Club of JP Laurel High School

September 14, 2012 8:00 am 5:00 pm

Friday Launching : 1.Poster Making Contest 2.Essay Writing Contest 3.Rotary Quiz Theme: Peace Through Service

PSBA

Rotaract Clubs of PSBA-Loyola Equity, Jaguar & Asset

September 20, 2012 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday Contest Proper : 1.Poster Making Contest 2. Essay Writing Contests

PSBA CPA Room1

Rotaract Clubs of PSBA-Loyola Equity, Jaguar & Asset, PSBA students and members of the RCLH as judges

September 21, 2012 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm

Friday Visit of Interact Club of ITE College East Rotary Quiz

JP Laurel High School PSBA

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

1. Awarding of Prizes to the winners of the Poster making contest, Essay writing contest and Rotary Quiz 2. Induction of the new officers of the Rotaract Clubs of PSBA Loyola Asset, Jaguar and Equity 3. Awarding of Changemaker Awards

PSBA Ground Floor Audio Visual Room

Interact Club of JP Laurel High School Rotaract Clubs of PSBA Loyola / PSBA Students & RCLH members Rotaract Clubs of PSBA Loyola / PSBA Students & RCLH members, District Officers

September 22, 2012 8:00 am 12 noon

Saturday Resumption of CHEERS Loyola Barangay Loyola Heights & Brookside Heights & Brookside Rotary Village

Assigned RCLH Members