RI President-elect Kalyan Banerjee unveils 2011-12 Theme

2011-2012 Rotary Theme:

"REACH WITHIN TO EMBRACE HUMANITY

"In order to achieve anything in this world, a person has to use all the resources he can draw on. And the only place to start is with ourselves and within ourselves," Banerjee said.

Once Rotarians find their inner strength, he continued, they can accomplish great things in their communities and around the world.

"Discover yourself, develop the strengths within you, and then unhesitatingly, unflinchingly, go forth and encircle the world, to embrace humanity," he said.

Banerjee emphasized the family as a starting point in serving others. "The communities we live in are not built of individual people but of families -- families living in homes together, sharing their lives and their resources and their common destinies. Good families lead to good neighborhoods, and good neighborhoods build good communities."

Rotarians can focus on projects that support families, such as those that provide safe housing or improve maternal and child health, he said.

Continuity in Rotary's work, including polio eradication, is also important, Banerjee said. "There are so many things we are indeed good at: working for clean, safe water; spreading literacy; working in so many ways with the New Generations, our youth, in our newest Avenue of Service and assisting them to become the leaders of tomorrow."

Citing Mahatma Gandhi's call to "be the change you wish to see in the world," Banerjee said Rotarians should also focus on change. more

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Statistics Year Ender Club Report

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ROTARACT CLUB OF METRO SURIGAO: IPP Valedictory Address:

ROTARACT CLUB OF METRO SURIGAO: IPP Valedictory Address:

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The 25th Induction and Turn-over Ceremony of Rotaract Club of Metro Surigao

PP Frax, Madame Joy-Midtown Jewels and Pres. Tom

RAC in action

PP Dario Fracks

Dir. Chippy

PE Araya

Dir. Gleason

The 25th Induction and Turn-over Ceremony of Rotary Club of Metro Surigao
held at Hotel Tavern Convention Center, Surigao City.

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The Rotaract Officers : Rac Year: 2010-2011

President:

Rtr. Francis Tom A. Paredes

VP:

Rtr. Glesson Arriba

President Elect:

Rtr. Araya Mejorada

Secretary :

Rtr. Sheila V. Paredes

Treasurer:

Rtr. Lito Alfie

Sgt. at Arms :

Rtr.. Nalvin Bace

Directors:

International Service:

Rtr. Ralph Aran Cabañero

Community Service :

Rtr. Ricky T. Osorio

Membership Extension :

Rtr. Chippy Consigna

Club Admin:

Rtr. Raffy Lafuente

Youth Service:

Rtr. Vannesa Kip Pecho

IPP : Rtr. Raphson Sinco

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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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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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