Echoes Vol 29 No 04 Hilltop 08.18.2017

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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
4th REGULAR MEETING Bobby Leung Boardroom,
Industrial Valley Subdivision,
18 August2017 Marikina City

Call to Order Pres Ricky Bautista
Invocation Rudy Garcia
National Anthem Celso Montalla
Rotary Pledge/4-Way Test Eddie Lim
Intro: Visiting Rotarians/Guests Ghie Singian
Recognition and Fining moments Olet Santiago
Secretary’s Report Pres-Elect Charlie Bite

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

Night Chairman Fred Lo

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. 04

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 diverse perspectives

› We apply our leadership and expertise to

solve social issues

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KNOW ROTARY

With your help, we supporting our service projects.
can make lives better
in your community How does The Rotary Foundation use
and around the world. donations?

Donating to Rotary means clean Our 35,000 clubs carry out
water and sanitation. Health and sustainable humanitarian service
hope in areas that were once projects. Using donations like
ravaged by diseases like polio. yours, we’ve wiped out 99 percent
Economic development and new of all polio cases. Your donations
opportunities. Your financial help train future peacemakers, support
makes all this happen, and more. clean water, and strengthen local
economies.
When you give to The Rotary
Foundation, you fuel our service What impact can one donation have
projects - projects that eradicate on the world?
polio, promote peace, and improve
developing communities. It can save a life. A child can be
protected from polio with as little

Why should I donate to The Rotary as 60 cents.
Foundation?
Our partners make your donation
Giving works because Rotary go even farther. For every $1 Rotary
works. We are proud that 90.8 commits to polio eradication, the
percent of donations go straight to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Great President Enrico “Ricky” S. Bautista

First of all, a resounding “Thank • Governor’s Fund is P600 per
you!” to our gracious host, Past member or a total of P18,600.
President Celso Montalla and
spouse Meg for hosting our Rotary • To finalize before the visit;
meeting with the visiting Assistant
Governor, fellowship and birthday Attire – Coat without tie
celebrations last August 4. It was a New Members to be inducted?
most enjoyable evening. Venue , Food , Token

For this Echoes, I will change the THE 1ST BREAKFAST MEETING OF
format for easy quick reading, THE GREAT TEAM

• An invite to the Taipei Rotary

Institute on December 1-3, 2017.

GOVERNOR’S VISIT  Held annually for Rotary Leaders’
Training.
• September 1, 2017,
 You can easily register online at
• Start at 6:30, dinner will be 2017taipeirotaryinstitute.org.

served.  Assessment: $200 per Rotarian.

• By 7:00 PM, first 30 minutes, DG  Golf fellowship is also scheduled
at $120.
Saldy will meet with IPP Vik and
GP Ricky • District Grant distribution

• The next 30 minutes is for all  We got P122,500 or 70% of our
club’s total district grant.
Club officers and directors
 We have submitted the signed
• Presentation will be downloaded MOA and MOU, documents that
will govern the conduct of
and printed from the Club reports and usage of the grant.
Central.
• RYLA was moved to November
• If we are to induct a new
3, 4, 5 at the Clark Freeport Zone.
member, DG Saldy will induct
and give the Oath of Office.

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• World Polio Day is on 24 October

2017
 The district committed to raise

P1 million for the eradication of
Polio

 Fundraising will be done by a
concert “THE OPM ICONS” on
September 2 at the Solaire
theater

 Tickets at P1,000-P5,000
 Tickets bought will be credited

as a donation to Polio Plus.

• 1st Leg Bowling
 Every Sunday August 20, 2017 –

September 24, 2017
 Playing time: 8:30 AM - 12 noon
 Uniforms are to be distributed

before August 20

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SECRETARY’S REPORT

Secretary/President Elect Charlie G. Bite

Right before the very enjoyable
Birthday Party of Past President Celso
Montalla last August 4, 2017 at his
residence in Monte Vista Subdivision in
Marikina City, the Rotary Club of
Marikina Hilltop held a brief meeting
with visiting Assistant Governor Jojo
Gonzales. At the said meeting, Club
President Ricky Bautista quickly went
over the goals of the club for Rotary
Year 2017-2018, which are as follows:

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EASY NOTES

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

In telling the Rotary For many years, our Rotary wheel
story, we want to organize and stood alone as our logo on
present our offering to the public. signage and communications
Here is what we call ourselves: materials.

Although the words Rotary
International were embedded in
the wheel, they were hard to read
from a distance.

As a result, the general public did
not always recognize Rotary’s
involvement in a project or
activity.

That’s why we decided to expand
our official logo to include the
word “Rotary” next to the wheel.

Our official logo and our
masterbrand signature (which
should be used whenever
possible), is this:

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Our very own Rotaractors headed by President Mark Kevin Roco (leftmost) attended the

Rotaract District Assembly last August 6, 2017 at Valenzuela City Social Hall. Together with

President Mark, from left: Vice President Leslie Castillo, Secretary Angelica De Vera, and New

Generations Chair Viktor Varua who is the Immediate Past President of RC Marikina Hilltop.

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July and August Celebrants. Standing from left, Past Presidents Cito Tiu, Ghie Singian, Polo
Barredo, Spouse Malou Betic, Past President Jimmy Santos, Spouse Lui Manansala, and the
generous host and August celebrant, Past President Celso Montalla.

President-Elect Charlie Bite, Assistant Governor Jonathan Gonzales of the Rotary Club of
Rivercity Marikina, and Great President Ricky Bautista strike a pose in the presidential table.

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Induction of Rotaract Club of Marikina Hilltop. Rotaract President Mark Kevin Roco, leftmost, is
shown here together with his officers and members and Rotarians Celso Montalla, Pres Ricky
Bautista, Vik Varua and Assistant Governor Jonathan Gonzales.

Rotaractors with their Godfather (in pink shirt). Standing from left are: Rotaract Past Presidents

Justin Gulmatico and Joey Boy Feliciano, Past President Celso Montalla, President Mark Kevin

Roco, Secretary Angelica and other Rotaract officers and members.

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Non-stop music, singing and dancing as we celebrate the birthdays of members and spouses born
while belting out a dance tune to the animated movements of spouse Arlene Lim , Past President Mar

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in July and August. In the background on the left is Assistant Governor Jojo Gonzales holding mic
r Betic, spouse Anne Bautista , spouse Mayleen Varua, and host spouse Meg Montalla. Hataw!

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District Governor Salvador “Saldy” C. Quimpo of the Rotary Club of Caloocan addresses the
audience of the 1st Breakfast Meeting of the GREAT Team.

Spouses of Great Presidents enjoying their painting activity in the breakout session of the 1st Breakfast
Meeting of the GREAT Team. Spouse Anne Bautista (4th from right) proudly displays her painting of a tree.

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A view of the Great Presidents and District officers attending the 1st Breakfast Meeting.
President Ricky Bautista and Past President Chuck Manansala are included in this photo. Can
you guess where?

Zone 4 Great Presidents and District Officers together with District Governor Saldy Quimpo and

Past District Governor Rudy San Felipe (in center).

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

Anne Bautista Madette Leung Nadia Bite Malou Betic
President Vice President Secretary/Pres. Elect Treasurer

Evelyn Reside Maura Ramos Sgt.-at-Arms Mayleen Varua
Trainer Auditor Ex-Officio

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

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

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RORSOTSETRER&&ATATTETNEDNADNACNECERERCEOCRODRDFOFRORAUJUGLUYST20210717

NAME TRF SPOUSE 04 18 CLASSIFICATION

1 Polo Barredo PHF+1  Memorial Park Management
2 Ricky Bautista n.a Anne  Cement Distribution
3 Mar Betic PHF Malou  CPA Private Practice
4 Charlie Bite n.a Nadia  Law—General Practice
5 Efren Estrada PHF+1 Nida  Real Estate Development
6 Dennis Fernandez PHF Chi-Chi  Orthopedic Surgeon
7 Rudy Garcia PHF Cecille  Military Services (Retired)
8 Bobby Leung PHF Madette  Commercial Leasing
9 Eddie Lim PHF Arlene  Laboratory Services
10 Fred Lo PHF+1 Lou  General Plastic Surgeon
11 Rodney Managat PHF Eloi  Funeral Services
12 Chuck Manansala PHF Lui  Corporate Training & Public Relations
13 Serge Mendoza PHF Sharon  Property Management
14 Pandot Mira PHF  Refrigerator & HVAC Specialist
15 Celso Montalla* PHF+8 Meg  Food Ingredients Distribution
16 Doy Reyes PHF Adelle  Public Transport Service
17 RJ Rizada PHF Mae  Pro Basketball Player / Entrepreneur
18 Jerome Salinas n.a Maricar  Travel & Tours
19 Olet Santiago n.a Evangeline  Architect
20 Ghie Singian PHF Rosette  Engineering-Electrical Installation
21 Alfred Tan n.a Marielle  Neurosurgeon
22 Mon Timoteo PHF+1 Ritchie  Electrical Power Distribution
23 Cito Tiu PHF+8 Tessie  General Contractor— Vertical
24 Vik Varua PHF Mayleen  Business Outsourced Services

*Benefactor TOTAL 18

MEMBERS WITH EXCUSED ABSENCES  (R85) Handicraft Exporting
25 Joey R. Cabungcal PHF+1 Letty

26 Tady M. Palma PHF+2 Lita (R85) Local Government Service

27 Ros F. Ramos PHF Maura  (R85) Non - Life Insurance
28 Rene R. Reside PHF+1 Evelyn  (R85) Public Accountant
29 Jimmy A. Santos PHF Glo (R85) Commercial Fishing


TOTAL 22

HONORARY MEMBERS

30 Alex Cruz PHF Aida
31 Elmer Gamiao PHF Mellie
32 Bembol Hiteroza
33 Vic Javier Baby Vol. 29 No. 04
34 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 August 04 18
Members Present 18
Members Absent 6
Members with Make-up (A) 0
Members Excused Who Attended (B) 4
Members Present + A + B 22
TOTAL number of Members 29 29
Less Members with Excused Absences 55
Attendance Base 24 24

% of Attendance 92%

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 Dennis Fernandez
_________________________________________________
National Anthem Jerome Salinas Name of Rotarian
Rotary Pledge/4-Way Test Polo Barredo
Intro: Visiting Rotarians/Guests Ghie SIngian __________________________________________________
Recognition: Fining Moments Rodney Managat Home Club
Secretary’s Report PE Charlie Bite
President’s Time Pres. Ricky Bautista
Other Matters Anyone
Adjournment Pres. Ricky Bautista

Night Chairman FELLOWSHIP __________________________________________________
18 August 2017 Secretary/President-Elect Charlie G. Bite
Chuck Manansala
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

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COMPLIMENTS OF [email protected]

Past President 1991 1992

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SPOUSE MAURA
& Family

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