Echoes Vol 29 No 03 Hilltop 08.04.2017

4 AUGUST 2017

President Ricky Bautista (left) in a selfie with Club Public Relations Director Chuck Manansala
during a break in the Public Image Seminar held on 22 July 2017 at the Gabaldon Room, Club
Filipino, hosted by the Rotary Club of San Juan del Monte.

Club of Marikina Hilltop We Help People 1
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ROTARY PLEDGE FOUR-WAY TEST

I do solemnly promise Of the things we think, say or do:
to help advance the object of Rotary, 1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
comply with the Constitution and 3. Will it build GOODWILL and
By-Laws of Rotary International and of
BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
the Rotary Club of Marikina Hilltop, 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
ever putting into practice
Rotary’s motto:
SERVICE ABOVE SELF

THE OBJECT OF ROTARY

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of
worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

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

SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the
worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s
occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business,
and community life;

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

of service.

ROTARIAN CODE OF CONDUCT

As a Rotarian, I will:

1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life.
2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect.
3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those

with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in
the world.
4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians.

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PROGRAM Meets Every 1st & 3rd Friday
7:30 PM
3rd REGULAR MEETING Bobby Leung Boardroom,
Industrial Valley Subdivision,
AG Visit and Spouse Night Marikina City

4 August2017

Call to Order Pres Ricky Bautista
Invocation Dennis Fernandez
National Anthem Ed Lim
Rotary Pledge/4-Way Test Serge Mendoza
Intro: Visiting Rotarians/Guests Alfred Tan
Induction of Rotaract Officers Pres Ricky Bautista
Assistant Governor’s Talk AG Jojo Gonzales

Secretary’s Report Pres-Elect Charlie Bite

President’s Time Pres Ricky Bautista
Other Matters Anyone
Adjournment Pres Ricky Bautista

SPOUSE NIGHT AND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR AUGUST HOSTED BY CELSO MONTALLA

Night Chairman Rudy Garcia

INVOCATION

Will you please bow your head with me. Let us pray silently together,
each one of us, according to our individual beliefs. Let us offer thanks for
our food, blessings for one another. Let us be a source of hope for those
in need, and contentment for those who are lonely. Let us give gratitude
for our opportunity to serve Rotary. Let the feelings of love, kindness, and
a well directed, yet gentle spirit always be reflected in our actions. Amen.

Volume 29 ECHOES Issue No. 03

EDITORIAL BOARD
Editor - in - Chief: CHUCK MANANSALA

Secretariat: ELLAINE JUSTINE BAGON
Art, Layout & Design: ELLAINE JUSTINE BAGON
Copy Editor/Proofreader: CHUCK MANANSALA

For contributions or inquiries, please send your materials through email or contact

any member of the Editorial Board. Our email is [email protected]

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WHAT ROTARIANS DO

Rotary is dedicated to six areas of focus to build international
relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support
our peace efforts and end polio forever.

Promote peace Save mothers
and children

Fight disease Support
education

Provide clean Grow local
water, sanitation, economies
and hygiene

OUR VALUES AND HOW WE ACT

› We build lifelong relationships

› We honor our commitments

› We connect divers perspectives

› We apply our leadership and expertise to

solve social issues

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KNOW ROTARY

Our History been present for major events in
history — we’ve also been a part of
For more than 110 years, Rotary them. Three key traits have
members have been addressing remained strong throughout our
challenges around the world. history:

Grassroots at the core, Rotary links We’re truly international. Only 16
years after being founded, Rotary
1.2 million members to form an had clubs on six continents. Today,
members in nearly every country
organization of international scope. work to solve some of our world’s
most challenging problems.
It started with the vision of one
We persevere in tough times.
man — Paul Harris. The Chicago During World War II, Rotary clubs in
Austria, Germany, Italy, Japan, and
attorney formed the Rotary Club of Spain were forced to disband.
Despite the risks, many continued
Chicago on 23 February 1905, so to meet informally, and after the
war, Rotary members came
professionals with diverse together to rebuild their clubs and
their countries.
backgrounds could exchange ideas,
We’re committed to service, and
form meaningful, lifelong we’re not afraid to dream big and
set bold goals. We began our fight
friendships, and give back to their against polio in 1979 with a project
to immunize 6 million children in
communities. the Philippines. Today, polio
remains endemic in only three
Rotary’s name came from the countries — down from 125 in
group’s early practice of rotating 1988.
meetings among the offices of its
members.

“Whatever Rotary may mean to

us, to the world it will be known

by the results it achieves. “

Paul Harris

Rotary founder

Our ongoing commitment
Rotary members have not only

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Great President Enrico “Ricky” S. Bautista

It has been rainy for set of officers will be charged by AG
the past few weeks. The fluctuating Jojo and I will induct them myself.
temperature has affected a good Let us guide our Rotaractors to be
number of our members with the future leaders of our society.
respiratory illnesses. Good news is
that I have not received information Public Image Director Chuck
of anybody getting into a serious Manansala and I attended the
condition. Thank God! Public Image Seminar in Club
Filipino last July 22. There were two
We are celebrating our August speakers and both were Past
birthday celebrants! It is PP Celso’s District Governors (PDG). PDG Chit
birthday today, August 4, and he is Lijauco of District 3820 is from the
now our gracious host. This Rotary Club of Sta. Rosa Centro and
month’s celebrants include Mon T. PDG James “McGyver” Makasiar of
(8), Dr. Dennis (25) and Ghie (31). District 3850 is from the Rotary
Spouses Nadia Bite (1), Lui Club of Zamboanga City West. PDG
Manansala (11), Malou Betic and Lu Chit, a veteran speaker for Public
Lo , (both 28). Enjoy your natal day! Image emphasized that photos
should depict “Rotarians in Action”
Assistant Governor (AG) Jojo rather than “firing squad” posed
Gonzales is with us today. We will pictures. Action pictures should be
be discussing our plans and accompanied by caption that
program. This is in preparation for clearly describe the occasion. On
Governor Saldy Quimpo’s visit on the other hand, PDG Makasiar’s
September 1 at the Monte Vista presentation dealt on the
Clubhouse. Let us welcome AG Jojo importance of extensively using the
Gonzales in our tonight’s meeting. social media. I enjoin our members
to take note on these two main
After Rotary International formally activities when recording our
recognized he Rotaract Club of activities in our future service
Marikina Hilltop, the next step our projects.
Rotaractors will take is to organize
themselves. And tonight, the new

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In the morning of July 29, Dr. Alfred two speakers. The first speaker was
Tan and Dr. Alfred Lo accompanied Past President Jesse Tanchanco.
me to observe the District 3800 He talked about how to organize
Mobile Clinic van in action. It was and maintain an effective RCC. A
during the Medical/Dental clinic of RCC is a team of adult men and
RC San Juan West at the Jose women who will work in partnership
Sumulong High School ground. The with a Rotary Club to improve their
van is under the management of community. The Rotary club should
the Tulay Lingap ni Padre Pio, the prioritize its immediate community
Social Arm Commission of the to set up a RCC. The other speaker
Capuchins Order in the Philippines. is Past President Ramon Dacayo.
Past President Augie Soliman He specifically discussed why RCC
handles the scheduling of the fails and on other the hand how
mobile van. The “Medical Mission RCC become successful. The
Examination” package includes a presentations have been uploaded
dentist, an optometrist, radiation in our facebook account or I can
technician (to X ray 100 patients), viber these to you upon request. On
medical doctor and nurses. The van a sad note, Mon Dacayo suffered a
has beds, X ray machine, etc. All heart attack and stroke in the
these for P8000/day/site. Our evening of the same day. Let us
doctors think that the medical offer prayers for his quick recovery.
dental mission is viable. Items left
for board discussion are the ff: 1) On financial matters, I like to thank
the target beneficiaries, such as the club members who paid their
seniors or the youth 2) When, 3) dues, partially or whole. Due to this,
Where and 4) costing depending on our club was able to avail of the
the services and test we are to offer ₱50:$1 RI Semi-annual dues. This
for the target beneficiaries. We plan month the new rate is at ₱₱51:$1.
to undertake this next year and we We can now deposit online our
have ample time to think it through dues, etc. to our BDO account.
and plan for it. Lastly, collection slips will be
emailed to you on a monthly basis
In the afternoon of July 29, your so I would like to request all
president attended another District members to update their email
seminar about the Rotary address with our secretariat.
Community Corp (RCC). There were

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SECRETARY’S REPORT

Secretary/President Elect Charlie G. Bite

Here are the The members of the Marikina
highlights of the July 21, 2017 Hilltop Bowling Team for this year
regular meeting of the Rotary Club are: Ricky Bautista, Eddie Lim,
of Marikina Hilltop held at the Alfred Tan, Alfred Lo, Ghie Singian,
Bobby Leung Boardroom, Industrial Dennis Fernandez, Celso Montalla,
Valley Complex, Marikina City: Serge Mendoza, Jimmy Santos,
Charlie Bite. Let’s all attend on
Rotaract. Club President Ricky August 20 and support our team.
Bautista reported at the meeting Remember, the defending Bowler of
that the Rotaract Club of Marikina the Year is none other than our very
Hilltop is now recognized as an own, Alfred Tan! Go, go, go, Doc!
official Rotaract Club by the Rotary
International. Acknowledgment is New bowling shirts are also now
given to All-Star President Vik available for those who are
Varua who initiated the registration interested. You don’t have to be a
process during his term. The member of the bowling team to buy
induction of the new set of one. The shirts are made by famous
Rotaract officers will be held on lady bowler Bong Coo, and the
August 4, 2017 at Past President design is generic enough so that
Celso’s clubhouse, simultaneous they can be used in other club
with the Assistant Governor’s Visit activities in the future. Each shirt
and the celebration of the August costs P750 and may be ordered
birthday celebrants of our club. through Club President Ricky.

Bowling. Club President Ricky also Public Image and Rotary
reminded the club members of the Community Corps Seminars. Club
1st leg of the Rotary Club District President Ricky also announced
3800 Bowling Tournament which that there will be a Public Image
will be held on August 20, 2017 at Seminar to be held at the Club
the Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall. The Filipino in Greenhills on July 22,
games will start at 7:00 a.m. 2017 at 1 p.m., and a Rotary

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Community Corps Seminar to be to AG Jojo its plans for the year.
held at the DepEd Building, The AG, in turn, will present these
Pinaglabanan, San Juan on July 29, plans to the District Governor.
2017, also at 1 p.m. Those
interested are encouraged to Update on the SEC Registration.
attend. Club Secretary Charlie reported that
he has been able to reserve the
Mobile Medical Clinic. Club name “The Rotary Club of Marikina
President Ricky also showed the Hill Top” with the Securities and
club members pictures of the new Exchange Commission. The club,
medical van of Rotary International as of now, has 30 days to complete
District 3800, purchased through a the registration process.
grant from the Rotary International.
He said he will see if the bus, which Punctuality Drive. We would like to
is equipped with hi-tech medical commend the club on our gains as
equipment, can be utilized during far as punctuality is concerned. Our
our club medical mission scheduled last meeting on July 21, 2017 at PP
for next year. Bobby’s Boardroom started just a
little past 8 p.m. and was over at
District Nominating Committee exactly 9 p.m. Way to go,
Representative. The club members Hilltoppers!
also agreed during the July 21
meeting to make Past President Membership Drive. This is to
Chuck Manansala our club’s official reiterate the call on all Hilltoppers
representative to the RI District to please submit to the
3800 Nominating Committee. The Membership Committee Chairman
decision to choose Chuck to be the at least 3 names of prospective
club’s representative was individuals for possible recruitment.
unanimous. We shall be writing letters of
invitation to these prospects to join
Assistant Governor (AG) Visit. Club our club and to attend a planned
President Ricky also reminded the recruitment event. Recruitment is
members of the upcoming visit of vital for the survival of our club, so
AG Jojo Gonzales on August 4, we ask everyone to please assist us
2017. The club is slated to present in this endeavor.

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EASY NOTES

Carlos “Chuck” S. Manansala, Editor-In-Chief

Let me share with • Defined our essence to identify
you the reasons why
we are strengthening our image how Rotary is different from
(ref: Voice and Visual Identity other organizations.
Guidelines_547A_EN16).
• Brought our values to life to
“For more than 100 years, Rotary
has united leaders committed to ensure our actions support our
applying their expertise to better words.
their communities. Yet, Rotary
does not get the recognition it • Established our voice to reflect
deserves.
our distinct character .
We need to rethink how we tell
our story so people everywhere • Clarified how we present our
understand what Rotary stands
for, how we’re different, and why offerings so people understand
it matters. what we do and how they can
engage.
In 2011, Rotary International
embarked on a multiyear • Refreshed our visual identity to
initiative of unprecedented scale
to strengthen our image. energize our look and feel while
celebrating our heritage .
In addition to expanding public
understanding of what Rotary What we need to do
does, we want to motivate,
engage, and inspire current and Bringing our story to life is our
prospective members, donors, next charge and one that
partners, and staff. requires champions across
levels, groups, and functions.
What we’ve done
We are Rotary, and we have a
To tell our story better, we first great story to tell.
need to define it. Based on
extensive global research, we: It’s up to all of us to protect,
promote, and deliver on that
story in all our interactions.

Through a unified Rotary image
and message, we’re not just
enhancing our reputation, we’re
elevating the entire Rotary
experience.”

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Rotary remembers Sam Owori Sam, who had been elected to serve
for his ‘quiet confidence,’ as president of Rotary International in
integrity, and friendship 2018-19, Rotary in 1978 and was a
member of the Rotary Club of
By Ryan Hyland and Abby Breitstein Kampala, Uganda.

The Rotary flags in front of Rotary
International World Headquarters in
Evanston, Illinois, USA, and Rotary
offices around the world fly at half-
staff this week as friends and
colleagues mourn President-elect
Sam F. Owori, who died on 13 July
from complications after surgery.

With an engaging smile and a One of the admirable things about
calming voice, Sam put everyone he Sam, Tadria says, was his love and
devotion to his wife. They met in
talked to at primary school in Tororo, Uganda.
ease, says Hilda Sam described Norah Owori as
Tadria , a beautiful, well-educated, and full of
member of the character.
Rotary Club of
Gaba, Uganda, “He adored Norah and always put her
and a close first.” Tadria says. “They were best
friend of Sam friends and partners for life. It was
and his wife, very sweet to see them together.
Norah. They never left each other’s side.”

Sam F. Owori, Rotary's president- Sam was highly respected in Uganda,
elect, was always optimistic and Tadria says, for his high integrity and
brought an unyielding sense of right consistent ethical standards. Those
and wrong to his work. Owori died 13 qualities, she says, are important in a
July. Rotary president. “He was a man
everyone could trust.”
Monika Lozinska/Rotary International
The road to president-elect
“I call it the ‘Sam Smile,’” says Tadria.
“It made him very approachable and Like many members, Sam was invited
easy to talk to. I think his smile is one to Rotary by a persistent friend. “I did
of the things Rotary and his friends not want to go,” he cheerfully
will miss most.”

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acknowledged years later. “I had no of Uganda’s most difficult years,
interest. But I had respect for my including the dictatorship of Idi Amin,
friend, so I went. And when I got who was deeply suspicious of Rotary
there, I was in shock. The room was and often sent agents to spy on
full of people I knew.” Rotary meetings. Prominent Ugandan
Rotary members, including Sam’s
The more Sam saw of Rotary’s good own manager at the bank where he
work, the more enthusiastic he worked, were picked off the streets by
became. He is largely credited with Amin’s forces and killed. Many Rotary
the tremendous increase in clubs in clubs closed and most members
Uganda: from nine in 1988, when he withdrew: from a high of 220
was district governor, to 89 today. His members, Rotary membership
friends called his enthusiasm “the dropped to around 20.
Owori madness” — to which he mildly
replied, “If it is madness, I would be One day, Sam recalled, a member was
glad if more people would catch it.” taken right in front of Sam’s club. “We
had just finished our meeting and
Sam brought an unyielding sense of were standing in front of the entrance
right and wrong to his work as chief of the hotel. He got picked up right
executive officer of the Institute of there in front of us. Two guys threw
Corporate Governance of Uganda, to him in the truck of a car and we never
his previous work with the African saw him again.”
Development Bank and other
institutions, and to his work with Undeterred, Sam was back at his
Rotary. meeting the next week.

Sam, who was one of 15 children, An avid learner, Sam held a graduate
attributed his deep ethical sense to degree in labor law from the
his upbringing, and particularly his University of Leicester, England; a
father, who had been a school business management degree from
principal and then a county chief in California Coast University; and a
Uganda. “He was a very strict management graduate degree from
disciplinarian,” Sam remembered, Harvard Business School.
“and when he became chief, he ran
that county like a big school — with a He served Rotary in many capacities,
ruler. He insisted that everything was including RI director, trustee of The
done the right way.” Rotary Foundation, regional Rotary
Foundation coordinator, regional RI
Monika Lozinska/Rotary International membership coordinator, and RI
representative to the United Nations
Sam’s Rotary career spanned some

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Current and past governors of Rotary Districts 9211 and 9212 accompany Sam F. Owori’s casket into a
special Rotary fellowship held in Owori’s honor on 27 July. (Bagalana Ibrahim/Brug Photography)

Environment Program and UN- Kampala, Uganda or via
Habitat. He was a member or chair of [email protected].
several committees, including the
International PolioPlus Committee, Memorial contributions in honor of
the Drug Abuse Prevention Task Sam can be directed to the Sam F.
Force, and the Audit Committee. Owori Memorial to Polio.

Sam and Norah became Paul Harris Rotary’s 2017-18 nominating
Fellows, Major Donors, and committee will select a new president
Benefactors of The Rotary -elect, in addition to the president-
Foundation. nominee, during its scheduled
meeting in early August.
Sam is survived by his wife, Norah;
three sons, Adrin Stephen, Bonny “Optimism is what brings us to
Patrick, and Daniel Timothy; and Rotary. But Rotary is not a place for
grandchildren Kaitlyn, Sam, and those who are only dreamers. It is a
Adam. Condolences can be place for those with the ability, the
addressed to Mrs. Norah Agnes capacity, and the compassion for
Owori, c/o Institute of Corporate fruitful service.”
Governance of Uganda, Crusader
House, Plot 3 Portal Avenue, Sam F. Owori, 1941-2017

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The Mobile Clinic van of Rotary

Happy Rotarians after seeing what the mobile clinic can do. The van has beds, X ray
a dentist, an optometrist, radiation technician (to X ray 100 patients), medical do

Punzalan, Immediate Past President Rod Reyes and Past President Augie Soliman,
Director Alfred Tan of the Rotary Club of Marikina Hilltop.

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International District 3800

y machine, etc. The “Medical Mission Examination” package, for example, includes
octor and nurses. Standing from left are: Rotarian Vic Quijano, President Briggs

, all from Rotary Club of San Juan West, and President Ricky Bautista and Service

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President Ricky Bautista attended the Rotary Community Corp (RCC) Forum held on 29 July 2017 hosted by
the Rotary Club of San Juan East.

Participants in the Rotary Community Corp (RCC) Forum are in rapt attention as Past President Mon
Dacayo elucidates the features and benefits of the RCC in his own indomitable style.

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President Ricky Bautista with Past President Augie Soliman and Speaker Mon Dacayo enjoy their merienda
during the RCC Forum. Sadly, Mon is now in ICU after suffering a heart attack.

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THE GREAT TEAM
RY 2017-2018

Mark Kevin I. Roco
President

Leslie S. Castillo
Vice President

Angelica V. De Vera Lea Jean E. Libao Jayson Cadiente
Secretary Treasurer Auditor

Joey Boy Feliciano Justin Gulmatico Judy Anne De Guzman
Club Administration Public Image Membership

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Charter Date: 16 June 1988 Club No. 25498

Club of Marikina Hilltop

PRESIDENT’S LEAGUE

1988-89 Francisco Guanzon  Put Life into Rotary—Your Life
1989-90
1990-91 Meynard Carreon Enjoy Rotary
1991-92
1992-93 Jose “Joey” R. Cabungcal Honor Rotary with Faith and Enthusiasm
1993-94
1994-95 Rosel “Ros” F. Ramos Look Beyond Yourself
1995-96
1996-97 Francis Elmer C. Gamiao Real Happiness is Helping Others
1997-98 Jose “Pepe” B. Layug  Believe In What You Do, Do What You Believe In
1998-99 Godofredo “Godo“ S. Catarroja  Be A Friend
1999-00
2000-01 Melvin “Mel” R. Romano Act with Integrity, Service with Love, Work for Peace
2001-02
2002-03 Tadeo “Tady” M. Palma Build the Future with Action and Vision
2003-04
2004-05 Renato “Rene” R. Reside Show Rotary Cares
2005-06
2006-07 Celso “Cel” C. Montalla Follow Your Rotary Dreams
2007-08
2008-09 Venerando “Benjie” G. Catarroja Act with Consistency, Credibility, Continuity
2009-10
2010-11 Mariano “Mar” B. Betic Create Awareness and Take Action
2011-12
2012-13 Jaime “Jimmy” S. Santos Mankind is Our Business
2013-14
2014-15 Alfredo “Fred” L. Lo Sow the Seeds of Love
2015-16
2016-17 Godofredo “Cas” G. Catarroja Lend A Hand

Walter “Wally” C. Caancan Celebrate Rotary

Ramon “Ghie” G. Singian Service Above Self

Apollo “Polo” A. Barredo Lead The Way

Robert “Bobby” A. Leung Rotary Shares

Ramonito “Mon” P. Fernandez Make Dreams Real

Rodolfo “Doy” B. Reyes The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands

Laurencito “Cito” R. Tiu Building Communities, Bridging Continents

Eduardo “Eddie” P. Lim Reach Within To Embrace Humanity

Sergio “Serge” D. Mendoza, Jr Peace Through Service

Carlos “Chuck” S. Manansala Engage Rotary, Change Lives
Mario D. Legaspi  Light Up Rotary

Rodolfo “Rudy” C. Garcia Be A Gift To The World

Viktor “Vik” R. Varua Rotary Changing Humanity

ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR

1988-89 Francisco M. Clemente 2006-07 Celso “Cel” C. Montalla
1989-90
1990-91 Rodrigo “Rod” C. Dayoan 2007-08 Alexander “Alex” M. Cruz
1991-92
1994-95 Melvin “Mel” R. Romano 2008-09 Francis Elmer C. Gamiao

1998-99 Rudini “Rudi” J. Villaver 2009-10 Celso “Cel” C. Montalla
1999-00
2002-03 Walter “Wally” C. Caancan 2010-11 Francis Elmer C. Gamiao
2003-04
2004-05 Venerando “Benjie” G. Catarroja 2011-12 Dennis Francis Fernandez

2005-06 Tadeo “Tady” M. Palma Sergio “Serge” D. Mendoza, Jr

19 Alfredo “Fred” L. Lo 2012-13 Carlos “Chuck” S. Manansala

Renato “Rene” R. Reside Dennis Francis Fernandez

Neil R. Lina Rodolfo “Doy” B. Reyes

Rosel “Ros” F. Ramos 2013-14 Viktor “Vik” R. Varua

Laurencito “Cito” R. Tiu 2014-15 Viktor “Vik” R. Varua

Alfredo “Fred” L. Lo 2015-16 Carlos “Chuck” S. Manansala

Mariano “Mar” B. Betic 2016-17 Enrico “Ricky” S. Bautista

Laurencito “Cito” R. Tiu

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Club of Marikina Hilltop THE GREAT TEAM
RY 2017-2018

Enrico S. Bautista Apollo A. Barredo Charlie G. Bite Mariano B. Betic
President Treasurer
Vice President Secretary/Pres. Elect

Rene R. Reside Rosel F. Ramos Sgt.-at-Arms IPP Viktor R. Varua
Club Trainer Auditor Ex-Officio

Rodolfo C. Garcia Charlie G. Bite Celso C. Montalla Chuck S. Manansala
Club Administration Membership Rotary Foundation Public Relations

IPP Viktor R. Varua Alfred L. Tan Alfredo L. Lo Jaime S. Santos
New Generations Service Projects Ways and Means Projects and Events

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COMMITTEES AND DIRECTORS

CLUB ADMINISTRATION Constitution and By Laws Pres-Elect Charlie G. Bite
Attendance Pres-Elect Charlie G. Bite
Rodolfo C. Garcia, Director Fellowship Jaime S. Santos
Sports Eduardo P. Lim
Past President Awards Carlos S. Manansala

MEMBERSHIP Recruitment Pres-Elect Charlie G. Bite
Charlie G. Bite, Director Orientation/Training Renato R. Reside
Membership Retention Pres-Elect Charlie G. Bite
Pres. Enrico S. Bautista
Classification

ROTARY FOUNDATION TRF Contribution/EREY Celso C Montalla
Global/District Grants Celso C Montalla
Celso C. Montalla, Director
Rotaract/Interact Organizing Manolette Santiago
Past President Rotaract President Mark Kevin I. Roco
NEW GENERATIONS
Peace & Conflict Resolution Carlos S. Manansala
Viktor R. Varua, Director Health and Sanitation Dennis Fernandez

Immediate Past President Maternal and Child Health Serge D. Mendoza
SERVICE PROJECTS Disease Prevention & Treatment Alfred L. Tan
Pres-Elect Charlie G. Bite
Alfred L. Tan, Director Basic Education and Literacy Fernando F. Mira
Disaster Preparedness Manolette Santiago

Economic & Community Dev.

PUBLIC RELATIONS Echoes Carlos S. Manansala
Social Media Rodney J. Managat
Carlos S. Manansala, Director Print Media Carlos S. Manansala

Past President

SPECIAL PROJECTS AND EVENTS DISTAS, DISCON Pres. Enrico S. Bautista
Club AHA, Induction Pres-Elect Charlie G. Bite
Jaime S. Santos, Director
Palarotary and Bowling Eduardo P. Lim
Past President Apo-Lo 15 Ramon S. Singian
Alfredo L. Lo
WAYS and MEANS RI Convention Pres-Elect Charlie G. Bite,
Alfredo L. Lo, Director Club Assembly, Christmas, Spouses
Past President
Valentine’s & Outing
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Donations Celso C Montalla
Mariano B. Betic
Ads Solicitations Mariano B. Betic
Fundraising
Vol. 29 No. 03
Rotary: Making A Difference

Club of Marikina Hilltop THE GREAT SPOUSES
ASSOCIATION
RY 2017-2018

Anne Bautista Madette Leung Nadia Bite Malou Betic

Evelyn Reside Maura Ramos Mayleen Varua

Cecille Garcia Nadia Bite Meg Montalla Lui Manansala
Club Administration Membership Rotary Foundation Public Relations

Mayleen Varua Loisa Tan Lou Lo Glo Santos
New Generations Service Projects Ways and Means Projects and Events

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RROOSSTTEERR && AATTTTEENNDDAANNCCEE RREECCOORRDD FFOORR JJUULLYY 22001177

NAME TRF SPOUSE 07 21 CLASSIFICATION

1 Polo Barredo PHF+1   Memorial Park Management
  Cement Distribution
2 Ricky Bautista n.a Anne   CPA Private Practice
  Law—General Practice
3 Mar Betic PHF Malou   Real Estate Development
  Orthopedic Surgeon
4 Charlie Bite n.a Nadia   Auto Maintenance & Repainting
  Military Services (Retired)
5 Efren Estrada PHF+1 Nida   Commercial Leasing
  Laboratory Services
6 Dennis Fernandez PHF Chi-Chi   General Plastic Surgeon
  Funeral Services
7 Mon Fernandez PHF Cely   Corporate Training & Public Relations
  Property Management
8 Rudy Garcia PHF Cecille   Refrigerator & HVAC Specialist
  Food Ingredients Distribution
9 Bobby Leung PHF Madette   Public Transport Service
  Pro Basketball Player / Entrepreneur
10 Eddie Lim PHF Arlene   Travel & Tours
  Architect
11 Fred Lo PHF+1 Lou   Engineering-Electrical Installation
 MU Neurosurgeon
12 Rodney Managat PHF Eloi   Electrical Power Distribution
  General Contractor— Vertical
13 Chuck Manansala PHF Lui  MU Business Outsourced Services

14 Serge Mendoza PHF Sharon

15 Pandot Mira PHF

16 Celso Montalla* PHF+8 Meg

17 Doy Reyes PHF Adelle

18 RJ Rizada PHF Mae

19 Jerome Salinas n.a Maricar

20 Olet Santiago n.a Evangeline

21 Ghie Singian PHF Rosette

22 Alfred Tan n.a Marielle

23 Mon Timoteo PHF+1 Ritchie

24 Cito Tiu PHF+8 Tessie

25 Vik Varua PHF Mayleen

*Benefactor TOTAL 14 15
MEMBERS WITH EXCUSED ABSENCES

26 Joey R. Cabungcal PHF+1 Letty (R85) Handicraft Exporting
(R85) Local Government Service
27 Tady M. Palma PHF+2 Lita  (R85) Non - Life Insurance
(R85) Public Accountant
28 Ros F. Ramos PHF Maura  (R85) Commercial Fishing
29 Rene R. Reside PHF+1 Evelyn
16 15
30 Jimmy A. Santos PHF Glo

TOTAL

HONORARY MEMBERS

31 Alex Cruz PHF Aida
32 Elmer Gamiao PHF Mellie
33 Bembol Hiteroza
34 Vic Javier Baby
35 Elmo Ortiz-Luis Laura

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ATTENDANCE REPORT

"When the club meeting comes around, I do not have to decide whether to attend or not, for that has
already been decided for me. It has been one of the obligations I accepted when I joined Rotary."

Month of July 07 21
Members Present 14 13
Members Absent 11 12
Members with Make-up (A) 02
Members Excused Who Attended (B) 20
Members Present + A + B 16 15
TOTAL number of Members 30 30
Less Members with Excused Absences 55
Attendance Base 25 25

% of Attendance 64% 60%

Birthdays & Anniversaries...

Aug 01 Nadia Bite Aug 25 Dennis Fernandez
Aug 04 Celso Montalla Aug 28 Malou Betic
Aug 08 Mon Timoteo Lu Lo
Aug 11 Lui Manansala Aug 31 Ghie Singian

Aug 8 Serge & Sharon Mendoza

Aug 9 Rodney & Eloi Managat

Aug 22 Charlie & Nadia Bite

PROGRAM FOR NEXT MEETING Rotary Club of Marikina Hilltop

Call to Order Pres. Ricky Bautista MAKE-UP CARD
Invocation Rudy Garcia
_________________________________________________
National Anthem Celso Montalla Name of Rotarian
Rotary Pledge/4-Way Test Eddie Lim
Intro: Visiting Rotarians/Guests Ghie SIngian __________________________________________________
Recognition: Fining Moments Olet Santiago Home Club
Secretary’s Report PE Charlie Bite
President’s Time Pres. Ricky Bautista
Other Matters Anyone
Adjournment Pres. Ricky Bautista

Night Chairman FELLOWSHIP __________________________________________________
4 August 2017 Secretary/President-Elect Charlie G. Bite
Fred Lo
Date:

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Compliments of

Great President
Ricky Bautista and

Spouse Anne

3/F (Suite 301) 1823 FMSG Bldg. E. Mr. Eduardo Lim PP GHIE SINGIAN

Rodriguez Sr. Ave. cor. New York St., President and CEO COMPLIMENTS OF

Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila Dr. Arlene Lim Rtn. Alfred &
Marielle Tan
Call: 6543678 0917-527-5363 Medical Administrator

MAYLEEN VARUA MAYLEEN VARUA

0916 793-0838 0916 793-0838

[email protected]

COMPLIMENTS OF 1991 1992

Past President PAST PRESIDENT ROS RAMOS &
SPOUSE MAURA
Mar Betic

& Family

B4’s Auto Shop PLACE YOUR

Mercedes Benz & BMW Specialist

Ramonito P. Fernandez ADS HERE

681-9490 0928-351-4528

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ENGR. CRISTETO B. DENSING
General Contractor - AAA#32737
[email protected]

Lot 3 Block 11, Laguna International Industrial Park
Barangay Mamplasan, Biñan City, Laguna
(02) 584-4705/4737 (049) 502-2968/3336
Telefax No. (02)584-4520

Civil Works General Fabrication Machining

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