FLASHBACK, P. 2 ANNUAL REPORT, P. 8 wo meetings were crammed into CLUB ADMINISTRATION the same 12:30 to 2:00 PM time PE JunJun Dayrit, Director frame: the first, a regular meeting Tof the Club, presided by Pres. David Programs Ackerman; and a special meeting of the Chair: Porsche Peña KAUNLARAN The Official Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Makati RI District 3830 Philippines JUNE 27 JUNE 2017 45 FROM MY DESK f I look like I’m walking on air and Snoopy Ihappy, wagging tail and all, let me tell you: I have reason to be—19 reasons, in fact, and then some. Let me BY: PRES. DAVID begin with the ACKERMAN biggest, and latest: We were named “Most Outstanding Club” during the District Awards Night at the Dusit Thani Hotel last Friday, CLUB BAGS TOP TWIN DISTRICT HONORS: June 23—among 93 other clubs in District 3830. That’s really something to celebrate, as bagging the MOC award is MOST OUTSTANDING CLUB, MOST the one all clubs aspire to. Considering that this is only the 6th time for our Club OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD to win this prize in our 51-year history, hey saved the best it truly is a most prideworthy accolade. for last. As in the Without meaning to blow our own Oscars. And pretty horn, the MOC came with its twin—the Tmuch in all other awards. “Most Outstanding Leadership Award” to me as president. This was the last RC Makati was called thing I expected, so it came as a really last at the District Awards wonderful surprise to me and my Ann held last Friday, the 23rd Mache. It made our day and crowned of June at the Dusit Thani our night! Manila not because it was Before these two plums came a the least but because it parade of awards, 17 of them (see p. was “the most” – Most 3 for complete list) that gave the club Outstanding Club, that is. recognition for our achievements—in This top prize, the most TRF giving, membership growth, and coveted in the district, other areas of service. was paired with the plum honor of For more photos, scan Most Outstanding Leadership Award the QR code with your . to page 4 for Pres. David Ackerman, with the smartphone or by lead “Service for Humanity.” typinghe the 108th link: Rotaryhttp:// International (RI) The twin honors were preceded bit.ly/2sb8HOMConvention held in Atlanta, Georgia . to page 3 Tombraced by RI’s areas of focus: Tel. Nos. 899-7863 to 65 • Fax No. 899-0739 E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] • www.makatirotary.org FLASH ACK:B Regular Meeting, RC Makati and Special Members’ Meeting, Makati Rotary Club Foundation, Inc. JUNE 20, 2017 • THE CONSERVATORY, THE PENINSULA MANILA wo meetings were crammed into the same 12:30 to 2:00 PM time frame: the first, Ta regular meeting of the Club, presided by Pres. David Ackerman; and a special meeting of the Makati Rotary Club Foundation, Inc., presided over by PP Eddie Yap, in his capacity as MRCFI chairman. Manny Javelosa, mindful of the occasion of the twin meetings, Jay Yao Campos Guest Speaker prayed to the Lord to “grant us a spirit of dialogue, illumine our mind with the light of truth and strengthen our fraternal spirit that we may always seek and do Your will. We thank You for this meeting in which we share our dreams, our projects and our difficulties. Make us always respond efficaciously to our vision and our mission in the David Ackerman world.” President President’s Time. A happy Pres. David Ackerman cheerfully welcomed back a number of members who had of late been scarce-- Richard Santos, back-and-forths Warren Yu, Oliver Segovia, PP Ruben Valerio, PP Carlos about the existing Del Rosario, and Jun Lumagui and who had come in and proposed response to an impassioned appeal to be present for the amendments to special MRCFI meeting. Indeed, they had been missed. the By-Laws of the He had three announcements: one, today’s Club MRCFI, capped Awards, a ladies’ day to which the Anns are invited with voting—viva PHOTO PP Cesar Campos (especially as some of them will be recognized as well); voce and written— ALBUM: Moderator two, our attainment of the status of a 100% Paul Harris on the same. http://bit. Fellows Club for the first time in 51 years. He explained Please find on p. ly/2rVnMQt that the reason it has taken us this long to achieve this 7 the memo sent distinction is that we have a large membership. He then out by Corporate thanked all the Rotarians who signed up as Paul Harris Secretary Cesar Campos on the election Fellows this year and made special mention of our two results. Arch Klumph Society members, PRID Paing Hechanova and PDG Robert Kuan, thanking them for their generosity The 4 Way Test in sharing their “points” so that more of our members could become PHFs. of what we think, Manny Javelosa Invocator Finally, he broke the news of the board decision to say or do! create two satellite clubs: one, a club in which membership would be exclusive to RCM members’ spouses; and two, 1. Is it the TRUTH? one composed of the architects in Jun Palafox’s firm. 2. Is it FAIR to All The guest speaker, Jose “Jay Yao” Campos III, Concerned? spoke about his passion for creative pursuits, particularly 3. Will it Build GOODWILL in the field of photography and fashion and how he has fused these two abiding interests, as well as his love of art and Better Friendships? and his fascination for technology, into an enjoyable and 4. Will it Be BENEFICIAL to profitable business. PP Carlo Rufino All Concerned? Introducer The rest of the time was taken up in discussions and 02 KAUNLARAN-JUNE 27, 2017 Club bags top twin District honors ..................................... from page 1 PROGRAM: CLUB AWARDS by a shower of 17 other awards, major and minor, in various categories and for various reasons, a happenstance that made Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Pres. David the most exercised among the 94 club presidents The Conservatory, The Peninsula Manila as he went up the stage to receive the trophies from DG Edna Starts at 12:00PM Adjourns at 2:00PM Sutter. Billed as the “All Star Awards—a Parthenon of Stars Shining for Humanity,” the event was attended by Rotarians from all 94 . Call to Order …………………… Pres. David Ackerman clubs in District 3830 who were there to collect awards and/or . Invocation .................................... Dir. Louie Aseoche to clap for those who did. It was DG Edna’s shining moment as . Philippine National Anthem …… RCM Chorale well, a time to give due recognition to the clubs that had met . RC Makati Hymn or surpassed targets, set new records, reached milestones and . Introduction of otherwise sweetened the service kitty of the district and their Visiting Rotarians & Guests respective clubs, and that of Rotary as well. Welcome Song / AVP Too bad that by the time the major awards were . Greetings to Birthday and announced, there were only Community Service Dir. Chris Wedding Anniversary Celebrators Ferareza and First Ann Mache to cheer for Pres. David as the . Club Functions & others who had been there earlier—PE Jun Jun Dayrit, Dir. Committee Announcements Boy Arteche, and Dir. Porsche Pena —had to leave at some . Valedictory Speech ……………… Pres. David Ackerman point for other engagements. In any case, Pres. David had . Club Awards enough friends in the audience to give him a rousing rah-rah- Perfect Attendance Awards PDG Tony Quila rah. and Graduation of Baby Rotarians This is the 6th time the Club has won these elusive twin district awards that every club aspires to. The first time was Awards of Appreciation PP Tito Panlilio - Host of social events in RY 1988-1989 when the late Gigi Zulueta was president. The others were in 1994-1995 during the term of Carlos del - Project Partners Rosario; 1996-1997 under Ric Librea; 2001-2001 under Jonny - Posthumous Awards Carlos; and in 2002-2003 under Robert Kuan. Awards of Merit PDG Sid Garcia - Board of directors, officers Awards won by RC Makati at the All Star Awards and advisers 23 June 2017, Dusit Hotel - Outstanding Chairmen Presidential Citations and IPDG Pepito Bengzon 1. Service to Humanity: Most Outstanding Club Awards of Excellence 2. Service to Humanity Most Outstanding Leadership Award: ASTP David Ackerman . Adjournment 3. Mixed Gender Challenge Award 4. Governor’s Meritorious Award – Chairman Cecile Dayrit / Dir. Boy Arteche Rotary Satellite Club of RC Makati Spouses Emcee 5. Extra Miler Leadership Gold Award 6. Effective Club Citation 6 Stars 7. District Awards Gold Star - 8. 100% EREY Club 9. 100% Paul Harris Fellows Club 12. Top 2 Award Highest DISCON Attendance 10. Governor’s Award 13. Shelter for Humanity Award – Propagation of Rotary Homes -- Continuing and Well-Rounded Project Gold Award for Project “Stop TB Now Project” 14. The Rotary Foundation’s Centennial Eagle Silver Award -- Continuing and Well-Rounded Project Gold Award for 15. Top 8 Award Annual Fund TRF Contribution Per Capita “Supplemental Feeding Program” 16. Top 2 Award Annual Fund TRF Contribution Absolute -- Partnership Project Silver Award for “Teaching the 17. Top 3 Membership Net Gain Absolute Deaf to Speak Project” 18. The Rotary Foundation Centennial Milestone Award - $2 Million -- Partnership Project Bronze Award for “Books Across Contribution to TRF on its Centennial Year The Seas (BATS)” 19. All Star Distinction Award (6 stars ECC and Gold on District -- Partnership Project Bronze Award for “Mentoring the Awards) Mentors Project” 11. Membership Champion Gold Award KAUNLARAN-JUNE 27, 2017 03 Rotary Fellowships Month JUNE 27 JUNE 28 JULY 1 JULY 3 JULY 7 JUNE Club Awards Fellowship JULY D3830 Stop TB Now 52nd Induction Ball 2017 12 Noon, Golf 2017 Handover Launch in Rigodon Ballroom, The Manila Sta Elena Golf Manila Hotel, Dumaguete Peninsula Manila, 6PM Peninsula Tee off at 7AM 4PM Attire: From my Desk ................................