the olympians 7th edition
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In the true fashion of a night for the new generations, music provided by the Rotaractors from Teatro de Olympia filled the air. Not to be outdone, the Interactors presented their own dance numbers. Our charter presentation is just around the corner. a It is our most awaited night, our baptism and debut in Rotary. My Dear Fellow Yes, RCMO will find its niche in Rotary. Receiving our charter is just the start… Olympians, The Official Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Makati OLYMPIATRANSCRIPT
NEW GENERATIONS NEW GENERATIONS NEW GENERATIONS NEW GENERATIONS
NIGHTNIGHTNIGHTNIGHT
September 21, 2010 was another special night for Rotary Club of Makati Olympia.
It was the New Generations Night. Attended by the officers and members of the seven
sponsored Interact and Rotaract Clubs, it was a forum for both Rotarians and the
New Generations to share knowledge and experiences of Rotary. CP Rose Acoba gave
the background of the New Generations as the 5th avenue of Service. The Rotaractos
and Interactors in turn shared their clubs’ thrusts, projects and endeavors. For the new
Rotarians, it was an introduction on the beautiful relationship between RCMO
and its sponsored youth groups not just as partners but as members of the family.
DGSR Sue Sta. Maria was present. She participated in
the lively exchange between the Rotarians and Rotakids, Interactors, Rotaractors. In
the end, the challenge given was for the New Generations to continue with their
endeavors to become global leaders while the Rotarians were asked to give the
undertakings of the youth a home in the Rotary club.
In the true fashion of a night for the new generations, music provided by the Rotaractors
from Teatro de Olympia filled the air. Not to be outdone, the Interactors presented their
own dance numbers.
It was a fulfilling, youth-ful evening!
Message Message Message Message of the of the of the of the RCMORCMORCMORCMO PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident
My Dear Fellow Olympians,
Our charter presentation
is just around the corner. a
It is our most awaited
night, our baptism and
debut in Rotary.
I am so pleased of the progress of the
preparations being done. However, I ask
everyone to step up and actively participate
especially as every day that passes draws us
nearer to October 16. We must remember
that we always go for ‘gold’ and our charter
presentation will be a testament of this
commitment by every individual member.
We have chosen “Here to Last” as our
theme. For a new club like ours, it is most
appropriate for our vision is limitless and
goes beyond time. As important as the far-
reaching dreams we have is how we set the
foundation to all our endeavors. I have
repeatedly said that the charter year is a time
to put all the Rotary elements of the club in
place. It is easier said than done. Everyone’s
dedication is challenged. This is to say
further, that to be members and Rotarians
carries with it individual duties and
responsibilities that contribute to the
collective mind and spirit that embody the
objectives of our club. It is the key for us to
go the distance. Surely, there will be a lot of
frustrations and triumphs, but as the song
“Go the Distance” goes,
“…And I (we) wont look back, I (we) can go the
distance, And I’ll (we’ll) stay on track, no, I (we) won’t
accept defeat, It’s an uphill slope, but I (we) won’t lose
hope, Till I (we) go the distance and my (our) journey is
complete…”
Yes, RCMO will find its niche in Rotary.
Receiving our charter is just the start…
OLYMPIANS The Official Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Makati OLYMPIA
VOL 01 NO 07• SEPTEMBER 2010
The
editorial team adviser Rose Acoba
editor Joel D. Adriano
We’d like to hear from you.
Write us your ideas and thoughts or contribute articles that you think is interesting and will be beneficial to our organization. Contact us at (0917)545-6171 and (0917)891-4695.
BABY ASHLEY MUPAS
Ashley Mupas is the little angel who has
hydrocephalus referred to by CP Rose Acoba
to RC Paranaque. She has been admitted at
the National Children’s Hospital in Banawe,
Quezon City last Wed, September 21 but
discharged September 25. She had
pneumonia which had to be treated first
before undergoing surgery. She will be back
for admission at the Hospital this Thursday,
September 30 for the hydrocephalus
treatment. Let us pray for the success of
the surgery which will give new life to baby
Ashley!
2010 NEW GENERATION CONFERENCE By: Rotaractor Joel Advincula
Rotary Club of Makati Olympia sent 10 official delegates to
the just concluded New Generations Conference held
September 25, 2010 at University of Makati. The
delegates included DIR Miguel Bermido, IPDIR Janine
Astrande, District Interact Treasurer, Toffee Rapisura, all of
Interact Club of Makati Olympia and the Presidents of its
seven sponsored Interact and Rotaract Clubs.
As its contribution to the conference, six talented members
of IAC and RAC Teatro de Olympia wowed the 550 youth
participants with their performance of “You Can Stop the
Beat” from the Musicale Hairspray.
The New Generation Conference is an annual event held
every September as highlight of the New Generations
Month Celebration. Interactors, Rotaractors and students
ages 12 – 30 years old converge to discuss topics affecting
the youth. This year’s theme is WOW: Wisdom of Winners.
Supporting the youth delegates were CP Rose Acoba, Dir.
Ju Abdulcadir and Co-chairs Wilbert Zamuco and Hanica
Jane Pacis of RCMO’s New Gen Sub-Committee.
Avenues of Service
Based on the Object of Rotary, the Avenues of
Service are Rotary’s philosophical cornerstone and
the foundation on which club activity is based:
� Club Service focuses on strengthening
fellowship and ensuring the effective functioning of
the club.
� Vocational Service encourages Rotarians to
serve others through their vocations and to practice
high ethical standards.
� Community Service covers the projects and
activities the club undertakes to improve life in its
community.
� International Service encompasses actions
taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around
the globe and to promote world understanding and
peace.
� New Generations Service recognizes the
positive change implemented by youth and young
adults through leadership development activities,
service projects, and exchange programs.
Rotary Information of the Week
WORLD ANTI-RABIES CAMPAIGN
Excerpts from Manila Bulletin Article, Rabies Awareness:
Fighting the Ultimate Killer Bite
“Rabies is an absolute killer – 100 % of infected victims, once
symptoms appear, die of a slow and painful death. However, rabies
is 100% preventable…
This year’s Rabies Awareness Month aims to encourage Filipinos
to register and vaccinate their pet dogs and to educate the public on
the importance of the human pre-exposure vaccination, pet
immunization, responsible pet ownership and animal bite
immunization in fulfillment of the Rabies-free Philippines by year
2020.
… More often, rabies-related deaths are due to ignorance and
poverty. There are still animal bite victims who do not receive the
appropriate post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for various reasons
such as belief in tandok and traditional healers.
…Visit your veterinarian or nearest animal bite treatment center
now to know more of rabies prevention.”
RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP IS AN ADVOCACY OF RCMO
PHOTO GALLERY
International News…
NEW GENERATIONS GIVE ROTARY A NEW
AVENUE TO SERVE
By Ryan Hyland
Rotary International News -- 9 September 2010
This September's New Generations Month takes on a
different meaning than in the past.
The commitment to getting youth and young adults
actively involved in Rotary was strengthened in April
when representatives at the Council on Legislation
approved New Generations as the fifth Avenue of Service.
RI President Ray Klinginsmith says the new Avenue of
Service improves the value of youth programs and their
impact on Rotary's future.
"The Council wanted to be sure New Generations
programs were given adequate attention by clubs," says
Klinginsmith. "Rotarians just want to be up front and
recognize the importance of these programs. New
Generations isn't just important to the future of Rotary but
also our communities and the world."
New Generations Service acknowledges the positive
change implemented by youth and young adults involved
in leadership development activities, community and
international service, and exchange programs that enrich
and foster world peace and cultural understanding.
Programs include RYLA, Rotaract, Interact, and Rotary
Youth Exchange.
We truly have the finest youth programs in the world,"
says Klinginsmith. "Their intrinsic value continues to
escalate. We do a great job with these programs, we just
need to give them more visibility."
This month is a chance to celebrate the new Avenue of
Service, says Vicki Puliz, chair of New Generations
Service for District 5190 (parts of California and Nevada,
USA).
"News of the Council's decision was welcomed with
excitement and enthusiasm by Rotarians in our district,"
says Puliz. "We are using this as a way to emphasize how
Rotary International views New Generations and its
importance. It's a springboard to communicate even more
with our clubs about these programs."
Virtually every club in her district is involved with one or
more of the four youth programs. A wide range of district
programs fall under the New Generations umbrella, says
Puliz.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday - September 27, 2010, 2 pm, Jose Magsaysay
Elementary School – Awarding of Best Teachers of JMES
Monday - September 27, 2010, 6:30pm, Amazing Show,
Fellowship with RC Malate
Tuesday - September 28, 2010, 6:30pm, Manila Polo
Club – Club Fellowship and second pictorial session
Thursday, September 30, 2010, 2pm, AIM Conference
Center – Coordination Meeting, Charter presentation
committee, Starbucks, Marquinton, Marikina City
Saturday, October 2, 2010, 9-11am – Jose Magsaysay
Elementary School, AKLAT
Tuesday - October 5, 2010, 5pm, Ambasciata de
Abruzzo, Board Meeting and Club Assembly
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 – Deadline for submission
of all articles and ad materials for the souvenir program
Thursday - October 8, 2010 – Venue to be announced
Coordination meeting for the Charter presentation
Tuesday – October 12, 2010 – Launch of Lingkod
Olympia, 6pm Ambasciata de Abruzzo
Tuesday - October 12, 2010, 6:30pm, Ambasciata de
Abruzzo, Regular Meeting, Speaker: Lady Maling
Francisco
Thursday – October 14, 2010, 2pm, AIM Conference
Center, Run through of Charter Presentation
Saturday – October 16, 2010, 5pm, AIM Conference
Center, Charter Presentation and Induction Ceremonies
Tuesday – October 19, 2010, 5pm, St. Luke’s Medical
Center, Voc. Tour, Reg. Meeting, Speaker: PP Robert
Kuan
Friday – October 22, 2010, 10am, P. Manalo Elementary
School, Pateros, READ with PBA players (tentative)
Tuesday – October 26, 2010, 2pm, Jose Magsaysay Elem
School, Mga Kwento ni Kuya at Ate
Tuesday – October 26, 2010, 6:30pm, Venue (TBA),
RCMO Monthly Fellowship
"Focusing more on youth is crucial for Rotary to thrive
and survive," she says. "It's one of the reasons why we
have programs on literacy, leadership training, and ethics
for young people."
She recommends that every club appoint a New
Generations Service chair. "We've learned that our youth
programs benefit from communication and coordination,"
says Puliz.
New Generations joins Club Service, Vocational Service,
Community Service, and International Service as an
Avenue of Service. Before starting a project, Rotarians are
asked to think broadly about how their club and its
members could contribute within each avenue.
Klinginsmith says the best clubs are the ones that are well
balanced.
"Strong clubs are involved in all five of the Avenues of
Service," he says. "The ones that don't have New
Generations programs are missing a part of the great
adventure of Rotary."