10th District Conference
This 10th District Conference is another page in Rotary’s continuing story. For 9 decades here in our country, this continuing stories of Love and Service has brought us to this culminating point where we are now just 1 decade away from the centennial of Rotary in the Philippines!
In the Handover last June, I spoke of this Rotary year being every Rotarians opportune time to serve and lead in light of our country facing a global economic downturn and an environmental malady called global warming that threatens our planet. We need to transform these challenges into opportunities so that we can, in our modest ways, help, as our country prepares to elect a new set of leaders this May. The Greeks have a word for this opportune time – Kairos. As Rotarians, we are constantly presented with the right time and opportunity or the kairos to make a difference as we have done in the District year in and year out.
Continue readingDistrict Xmas party and Launch of District Conference 2010
The Rotary Club of Makati (RCM) and the Rotary Club of Parañaque East (RCPE) served as co-hosts of the program to formally launch this Rotary year’s District Conference, which is scheduled for March 19-20 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza. The launch was held at the SMX Center at the Mall of Asia on the 2nd of December, with PP Pepito Bengzon, SAG for Public Image, as emcee for that portion of the evening.
It was only right that RCM served as event co-host as it shall be the host of the DisCon itself, since the District Governor, Sid Garcia, is a member of the club.
Continue readingHarnessing the Power of RCC’s— Changing Lives, Shaping the Future
Kagalang-galang na Mayor Jun Bernabe, mga Smiling Visionary Presidents, mga officers ng RCC, mga kaibigan, magandang umaga sa inyong lahat.
Salamat sa inyong pagdalo sa First Rotary Community Corps District Assembly ng R.I. District 3830. Natutuwa kami at nagpapasalamt sa pagkakataong ito na magkakasama tayo—ang mga Rotary Community Corps at ang mga Rotary Club na sponsor nila—upang pag-usapan kung paano tayo makakapagtulungan para sa ikabubuti ng ating mga komunidad at ng ating bayan. Sa pamamagitan ng pagtitipon na ito, sabay-sabay tayong mag-iisip ng mga paraan ng pagsulong ng ating kapakanan at sa paglutás ng ating mga problema. Higit sa sinuman, kayo ang higit na nakakaalam ng inyong mga pangangailangan sa inyong mga poók; kayo ang nakakaintindi ng inyong situasiyon; kayo ang nakakaalam ng inyong lakas at kahinaan bilang isang komunidad. Inaasahan kong bubuksan ninyo ang inyong mga isipan at dadalhin ninyo sa ating pag-uusap mamaya ang inyong mga karanasan, kaalaman at saloobin tungkol sa inyong mga balak at mithiin para sa inyong komunidad.
Continue reading2009 NEW GENERATION CONFERENCE SPEECH
by Gov. Sid Garcia, RI District 3830
September 12, 2009 University of Makati
Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to the 2009 New Generation Conference. It is great to know that so... Continue reading
WE CAME, WE SAW, WE LEARNED AND HAD FUN.!!!!!
The first stop of the Vocational Caravan was at the Lufthansa Technik Philippines compound at the Villamor Airbase. The 41 Rotarians, 19 Smiling Visionary Presidents were greeted warmly by the... Continue reading
Rotary D3830/Gawad Kalinga Service Partnership Launched at Villa Paraiso
Some 55 participants composed of SVPs, Club Community Service Directors and GK advocates and volunteers attended the Rotary D3830/Gawad Kalinga Service Partnership... Continue reading
Rotary Inaugural Address, Handover Ceremonies
It is an honor to stand before you tonight to take on the task of District Governor, and to induct the Presidents of the different Rotary Clubs whose commitment and goals we have set for ourselves... Continue reading
What a District Handover!!!
Only 500 attendees were expected but 700 arrived. Like any event, there was already an allowance for additional show-ups but despite that, there still remained Rotarians standing even after the program had started. Luckily, additional 7 tables for 70 people were setup along the center portion but this was done only after the Smiling Visionary Presidents had walked down the aisle and the entrance of “colors”. It was a good problem which was resolved immediately. Governor Sid and his team extend their gratitude to the Rotarians and guests for the patience and understanding they exemplified.
Continue readingLET'S START TO FLY IN JULY!!!
June 10 is OUR induction.
And in connection to this, may I reiterate that all Visionary
Presidents
DGE SID GARCIA’S DISTAS SPEECH
Great expectations! That is what this District Assembly is all about. Let us adopt this mindset as we prepare ourselves for the never-ending journey of Rotary fellowship and service.
TURBULENT TIMES
We gather here today in the midst of turbulent financial times across the globe. We have seen companies fold and major economies flounder, and it is becoming clearer everyday that we have yet to glimpse the light at the end of this long, dark tunnel. We have been told that things will get worse before they get better. In our country, we hear of people losing their jobs even as the government is trying valiantly to create many opportunities for Filipinos. Just two weeks ago, we had a big job fair organized in one of the biggest malls in the city. Unfortunately, most of the people who applied could not be matched with the available jobs, so only a few were hired. Yet, while we have an issue on the sustainability of our economic development, economists say that we will experience a growth of 2 to 3 % this year which, in a world drowning in negatives, is still good news.
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