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2011-2012 Rotary Theme: "REACH WITHIN TO EMBRACE HUMANITY

Monday, December 8, 2008

DECEMBER is FAMILY Month

Rotary thinks family is important as we always say “The Family of Rotary” and December is known as the family month in Rotary. During the family month, R.I. laid down some guidelines and suggestions for fellow Rotarians:

- To establish a “Rotary Family Committee” in your club in order to assist any projects or events that involve non-Rotarian ie. Family members of Rotarians.

- To have seminar and training for new Rotarians (spouses and children of new Rotarians are invited to join)

- Recruit family members like spouse and matured children to become Rotarians through various service and fellowship gathering.

- To have a system in order to track members that has missed regular meetings and encourages them to attend other Rotary events.

- Invite partners and children of Rotarian to attend our regular meetings and events.

- Encourage new Rotarians and their partners to take part in projects.

- Give Rotary Publication to family members in order to enrich their Rotary knowledge.
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Build Trust

Strong families build trusting relations by following through with promises.

Show Commitment
Strong families feel like a team. They share traditions like having a family picnic on the Fourth of
July or taking walks together after dinner. Family members show commitment to the family by
making time for family events and making sacrifices for one another.

Communicate
Members of strong families talk to one another about important decisions and daily plans.
They discuss feelings as well as day-to-day activities at school or work. When there are conflicts,
strong families take time to cool down before responding. They don’t bottle up their anger or
let it get out of hand. They talk about possible solutions to problems and work together to carry
out the best solution.

Grow Through Crises
All families experience crises. Strong families use these experiences to learn and grow. They
know even bad experiences can bring about good changes and help them to become closer.
They admit problems instead of hiding them. They seek help when needed.

Spend Time Together
Strong families spend time together, talking, reading, playing games, taking walks, cooking.
Some special times involve closeness, like reading a good-night story and tucking children
into bed with a kiss.

Have Fun as a Family
Strong families know that having fun is important and make plans to have fun together. They
plan family trips or parties. Strong families know that laughter is important and use humor to
help reduce stress. Family members laugh with one another, not at one another.

Show Love and Affection
No matter what children say or do, they need to know that their parents love them. Strong
families show caring in many ways. Family members say to each other, “I love you” or “I’m
happy we’re in this family together.” They give hugs and show affection in other small ways.
They may call each other nicknames and enjoy remembering family stories.


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Friday, November 7, 2008

November is Rotary Foundation Month

November is Rotary Foundation Month, a time when all those involved with Interact, Rotaract, and RYLA are encouraged to consider ways to support Foundation programs and projects around the world.


The Rotary Foundation is a vehicle for fighting hunger, poverty, disease, and illiteracy. It supports RI's efforts to achieve world understanding and peace through local, national, and international humanitarian, educational, and cultural programs. PolioPlus is the Foundation's largest effort to date, and Rotarians and members of the family of Rotary continue to play a leading role, volunteering both time and money to eradicate polio.

Many Foundation programs are also open to Rotary's New Generations program participants, such as Ambassadorial Scholarships, Group Study Exchange, and the Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program.


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Saturday, November 1, 2008

RAC Metro Surigao donates books in SNCAT


RAC Metro Surigao President Rajiv Ivar Elape (left) is shown here during a ceremonial turned-over of books to the management of SNCAT last August 26, 2008.





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Saturday, September 6, 2008

SEPTEMBER : New Generation Month

Every Rotarian an Example to Youth

In 1949, the Rotary International Board adopted the slogan “Every Rotarian an Example to Youth” as an expression of commitment to children and youth in each community in which Rotary clubs exist. Serving young people has long been an important part of the Rotary program.

Youth service projects take many forms around the world. Rotarians sponsor Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, athletic teams, centers for disabled children, school safety patrols, summer camps, orphanages, recreation areas, safe driving clinics, county fairs, child-care centers, and children’s hospitals. Many clubs provide vocational counseling, establish youth employment programs, and promote the use of The 4-Way Test. Increasingly, drug/alcohol abuse prevention and AIDS awareness projects are being supported by Rotarians.

In every instance, Rotarians have an opportunity to be role models and mentors for the young people of their community. One learns to serve by observing others. As our youth grow to become adult leaders, it is hoped each will achieve that same desire and spirit to serve future generations.

It is the responsibility of each Rotarian to prepare the New Generations —all young people up to the age of 30 —by improving their life skills to ensure a better future, while recognizing the diversity of their needs. All clubs and districts are encouraged to undertake projects that support the fundamental needs of the New Generations: health, human values, education, and self development. Rotary International’s Structured Programs for New Generations are: Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Youth Exchange.

The month of September is designated as “New Generations Month” to focus on all Rotary activities that support the development of young people up to the age of 30. Rotary clubs are encouraged to use the slogan “Every Rotarian an Example to Youth” in club bulletins and publicity material during “New Generations Month.”

Youth Exchange
Youth Exchange is one of the most popular programs to promote international understanding and develop lifelong friendships. It began in 1927 with the Rotary Club of Nice, France. Exchanges in Europe continued until World War II and resumed after the war in 1946. In 1939, an extensive Youth Exchange was created between California and Latin America. Since then, the program has expanded around the world. In recent years, more than 7,000 young people have participated annually in rotary club- and district-sponsored exchange programs.

The values of Youth Exchange are experienced not only by the high-school- age students involved but also by the host families, sponsoring clubs, receiving high schools, and the entire community. Youth Exchange participants usually provide their fellow students in their host schools with excellent opportunities to learn about customs, languages, traditions, and family life in another country.

Youth Exchange offers young people interesting opportunities and rich experiences to see another part of the world. Student usually spend a full academic year abroad, although some clubs and districts sponsor short-term exchanges of several weeks or months.

Youth Exchange is highly recommended program for all Rotary clubs as a practical activity for the enhancement of international understanding and goodwill.
(from cristina bacalso and racdistrict3860@yahoogroups.com)


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Saturday, July 19, 2008

DISTAS 2008

August 2-3
Molave Hotel, Tagum City.
Guest Speaker:
DG Pablito P. Parilla
RC Matina Davao
Fellowship Night:
Motif : KOREAN NIGHT
7:00 to 8:30
Arrival and Registration
Registration
Php 950.00
covers overnight
accommodation, 2 snacks,
3 meals and convention kit.
Confirmation Date:
JULY 25, 2008
The organizers:
Rotary Club of Tagum North, Rotaract Club of Tagum North and Interact Club of Tagum North , UM Tagum Chapter will host the 2008 Rotaract / Interact District Assembly for RY 2008-2009


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Induction and turn-over Ceremony 2008

The Club officers with Mr. LITO T. BANAYO
Guest Speaker

The Rotaractors with President Joel Sobrecaray of RC Metro Surigao

The Rotarians & Rotaractors of Metro Surigao


June 27, 2008

Hotel Tavern Surigao City


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Saturday, July 5, 2008

IPP Valedictory Address:

Reminiscing the past...well it`s nice to rekindle some past experiences especially if those were really interesting and fun during our community participations, projects and activities last year 2007.

As we enter the Rotaract Year 2008 - 2009 let us continue develop our professional skills by lending our talents to the community. Our new projects, activities, community involvement are another challenge for all of us being a member of the Rotaract Club of Metro Surigao as we bring the one worldwide motto SERVICE ABOVE SELF.

The status of our membership as of now will not be the reason for the failure of our projects to be realized soon. Hence, this is our challange to all of us to continue stand alone for the sake of Rotaract Club. Though our club today has only 10 active members but we are still strong and have courage to show our commitment and show to the community that we are united.

To my colleagues, I personally extend my appreciation to all of you for the commitment you extended to our club.

Let our camaraderie continue through MAKE DREAMS REAL.


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Thursday, June 12, 2008

rac metro surigao joins nationwide celebration of Kidney Month

The entire province of Surigao del Norte joins with the rest of the provinces all over the country in celebrating June as National Kidney Month.

Carrying the theme, "25 Taong Pangunguna sa Serbisyo para sa Kalusugan ng Bato ng Sambayanang Pilipino," this year's celebration aims to increase public awareness on the importance and care of the kidneys and the prevention and control of kidney ailments.

The celebration kicked-off with a motorcade Wednesday morning, June 4, spearheaded by the Provincial Health Team in coordination with the Renal Diseases Control Program (REDCOP) Coalition Members that include Phil. Nurses Association, PAMET, ROTARACT Club of Metro Surigao, PIA, DEPED City and Surigao del Norte Divisions, PACEMCO, City Health Office, Prov'l Health Office, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Placer Rural Health Center.

PHT Team Leader and current REDCOP Chairperson, Mr. Erwin Pingal bared that various activities have been lined up to highlight the month-long observance.

Among these are the conduct of information and education campaign related to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, Hataw Exercise, and screening services that include urinalysis and tests on blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure on June 13 at San Francisco, Surigao del Norte.

As part of kidney awareness campaign, Pingal also advises each and everyone to drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water per day and to drink fruit juices.

Kidney diseases rank as the 10th leading cause of death in the country. Last year, data from the REDCOP revealed that almost 7, 109 Filipinos suffer from End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and are undergoing dialysis.


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Friday, March 14, 2008

Rotaract Life Begins at 40!

No country is an island on her own. All nations need each other’s to live.Let join hands together to make the world a better place us to live.Together our dreams will come through, Together; our ideal will be made an history,Together are abilities are stronger, I urge all Rotaractors to take a stand now, to make a difference in some one life. Let this be the moment.I have a dream,
LET US MAKE THE DREAM REAL
Happy Birthday ROTARACT!!!


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Tuesday, March 4, 2008

International Cooperation: Rotaractors;



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Friday, February 8, 2008

RAC presents


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Friday, January 11, 2008

Club Regular Meeting

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CLUB REGULAR MEETING
January 10, 2007 AT THE GOLD ROOM - HOTEL TAVERN SURIGAO CITY
  1. RADIO PROGRAM - Every Sunday's 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Real Radio FM 104.7mhz. The proposed title of the program is :GENERATION TALK that deals with our youth of today. - In addition to the program, there is also another program sponsorship from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (prime time).
  2. YOU GOT SERVED Metro Surigao - An inter-school hip hop dance showdown all over Surigao del Norte on February 28, 2008. The said compitation is open to all dance group. The benificiaries of this event is in the victims of human-trafficking.
  3. APO HIKING SOCIETY - on March 1, 2008 at the Provincial Convention Center - The club will assist the mother club in selling tickets and to the venue as well.

Unanimously approved

The meeting started at 8:00pm, Members attended the meeting are PRES. DARIO FRACKS, VP RAJIV, SEC. ARAYA, DIR. SHAUN-intl service, PP FRYAN, RTR. MARLON and there are 2 invited guest of Dir. Shaun. There are 6 members who attended last meeting and the meeting is in order because the total membership in the district is 10. The meeting adjourned exactly at 10:00 pm.

- sec. araya mejorada


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Thursday, January 10, 2008

ATIP & STEER conducted a meeting - sdn

The American Center for International Labor Solidarity (Solidarity Center) and its various partners (including ROTARACT CLUB OF METRO SURIGAO) unders its special project entitled "Strengthening the Enabling Environment to improve Response to TIP and Related Cases (STEER)" conducted the Anti-Trafficking In Persons (ATIP) Local Technical Working Group (TWG) last January 07, 2007 at Gold Room Hotel Tavern Surigao City.
The project has addressed with two (2) major objectives: a. to improve the capacity of government, NGOs (together with the ROTARACT CLUB OF METRO SURIGAO) and community-support groups at the national and local levels to generate reliable, on-th-ground information and maintain a centralized database in trafficking and related cases, including thier status; b. strengthen cooperation among government entities, trade unions and other NGOs (with ROTARACT CLUB OF METRO SURIGAO) in destination and source communities in monitoring trafficking in persons complaints and cases, documentation and case build-up, and take action including rescue, repatriation and rehabilitation of trafficking victims.

(Pres. Dario Fracks C. Apole)

In SURIGAO DEL NORTE, the said project through the effort of ROTARACT CLUB OF METRO SURIGAO there are two (2) resolutions from the Municipalities of San Jose and Loreto Dinagat Islands forwarded to the office of Philippine Information Agency.

(Pres. Dario Fracks C. Apole, Ms.Gealan of TIP/STEER and

Fryan Abkilan of PIA Surigao del Norte)

The said meeting is attended by the different government offices and NGOs and ROTARACT CLUB OF METRO SURIGAO attended by PRES. DARIO FRACKS C. APOLE.

The ATIP and STEER made through funds provided by the US Department of State, G/TIP to the Solidarity Center Philippine Office.


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Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Christmas Party 2007 of the club successful

The Christmas Party & Program of the club was successfully done and cooperated by the members of the club district.

The venue of the party was held at the CT DINER located at the Narciso corner Rizal streets of Surigao City last December 26, 2007.
Rotaractors with Rotarians
President Elect JOEL SOBRECARAY, AG WILLY SINCO, RTN SEC ROSENER GUYANO

Parlor Games with rotarians, Rotarians win the FRUIT SALAD RELAY


We would like to thank also to RTN WILLIE GAN for the umbrellas for the parlor game prices.
To RTN BONG QUINTERO, thank you for your presence.

It is our great pleasure that the Members and Officers of ROTARY CLUB of METRO SURIGAO supported us during our christmas party.

Special mention to: Rtn. Bong Quintero, Rtn. Willie Gan, AG Willy Sinco, President Elect Joel Sobrecaray, Rtn.Rosener Guyano.


Rotaractors who participated the christmas party: PP Fryan Abkilan with spouse Sunday, Rtr. Menilyn Colandog, VP Rajiv Elape, Sec. Araya Mejorada, Dir.Shaun Catubigan, Rtr.Marlon Besinga, Dir.Jumar Llorente with his spouse GF, Dir.Randy Retulla & Rtr.Marian Arjona with husband Chile and Pres. Dario Fracks C. Apole.
More than 10 invited guest and visiting rotaractors who attended the party.


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