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Tuesday, November 20, 2007

The CLUB PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS 2007


PRES. DARIO FRACKS CONALES APOLE
District 3860 Zone III - IB
Metro Surigao, Philippines
November 19, 2007
8:00 pm - Hotel Tavern Surigao
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Reminiscing the past...well its nice to rekindle some past experiences especially if those were really interesting and fun. Being a non-profit, non-political, non-religious international professional development and volunteer service organization of students and young professionals aged between 18 and 30. The Rotaract Club of Metro Surigao has been a strong force in the local community since our charter on August 30, 2004.

Since then, the club is so far one of the most active Rotaract clubs in the district, and we are continually looking for more volunteers in the Surigao City or neighboring areas who would like to take part in our community service projects, leadership development activities, social events, and more!

Moving on… the club today is made up of 15 enthusiastic leaders who wish to make a difference in the community.

In addition to that, the club provided the members with an opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of the community, and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service.

What sets Rotaract apart from other community service organizations is our focus on community & leadership development. We want to help you learn the necessary skills to make the changes you want to see in the province.

... to name just a few things. Rotaract's motto is 'Fellowship through Service’.

In Community Service:

Rotaract Club of Metro Surigao is a very powerful youth volunteer force with tremendous potential to make a difference in the province.

Some of the issues we have worked on in the club include:

Environment:
PARTICIPATED THE CLEAN UP SURIGAO: Clean Up the World, Clean Up Surigaonons organized by the provincial government, FREE Drinking of Water during the Bonok-Bonok Festival of Surigao City and also on the issue of recycling.

Medical:
Joined the MEDICAL MISSIONS of (Renal Diseases Control Program) REDCOP Coalition of Surigao del Norte.

Less Fortunate:
Donated clothes and other needed items.

Housing Program:
BUILDING A HOME FOR THE HOMELESS at Sitio Looc, Surigao City through Gawad Kalinga Project of St. Paul University Surigao.

Law:
The club is a member of the Anti-Trafficking Networking Group of the province, a program organized by USAID/Solidarity Center/Anti-Trafficking Project2.


International Service:

Rotaract Club of Metro Surigao offers the chance to learn more about other cultures and help promote international understanding and goodwill. The internet and email have made this easier than ever, many websites, e-groups, and mailing lists devoted to Rotaract and Rotaract clubs worldwide.

The official blog website of the Rotaract Club of Metro Surigao is http://www.rotaract3860.blogspot.com/ .

The Rotaract Club of Metro Surigao joined the International Community in commemorating the International Day of Peace – May Peace Prevail On Earth last September 21, 2007.

Just recently, the Rotaract Club of Metro Surigao has made another community project at the Provincial Jail of Surigao del Norte in line with our international activity in titled ROTARACT CARES last Saturday, November 17, 2007.

Rotaractors work hard, but we believe in having a good time too. The club also holds at least one social event a month and we often socialize after meetings and projects too. We organize dinners, barbeques, dances, sporting events, and more! Sometimes these activities are designed to raise money, but mostly in service above self!
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