Induction of Officers of Rotary Club East Davao

Miss Inday Sara Duterte, first woman elected mayor of Davao City and the youngest so far, has accepted the invitation to be the guest of honour and speaker during the 46th induction of officers of the Rotary Club of East Davao at the Marco Polo Hotel Davao on June 12, 2010, 6.30 pm.

The new mayor is expected to spell out her program of government and policies in her speech.

Maj. General Carlos "Charlie" B. Holganza, commander of the Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division and ranking member will play host as master of ceremonies  of the installation rites. 

Newsman Antonio "Tony" M. Ajero  will be inducted as new president 2010-2011. The club is a mixture  of captains  of industry, company  owners, lawyers, physicians, bankers, insurers and other professionals. It has a membership of more than 70, a dozen of whom are Japanese, American., Australian, Malaysian, and British expatriates, as well as "yours truly" being a German national.  It's a great honour for me to be installed also as one of several directors on June 12, 2010. I am indeed looking forward to a new challenges and opportunity as Chairman for International Projects and Relations.

 

Rotary Club of East Davao: District Convention in GenSan

Several members of the Rotary Club of East Davao (including this writer) joined the District Convention in General Santos City. Yes, it was indeed a homely and enjoyable trip having so many familiar faces around. As club president and friend Ronald "Ronnie" Go voiced out: "I like to congratulate all those who contributed to the Rotary Foundation  and helped us to exceed our targets for the year!"

The list of those who joined are:

PDG Totoy Cabarroguis, PDG Hermie Villano (Davao Doctor's Hospital), PDG Boy Reyes, PDG Monet Tirol (former Philippine Ambassador in Germany), and President elect 2010/2011 Antonio "Tony" Ajero, former SUNSTAR publisher and now EDGE DAVAO publisher and chief editor - just to mentioned some among others.

Dionesia Pacquiao, mother of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao graced the evening with a special performance.

Salute, cheers, prost...

A big thanks and hand shake (friend and President Mr. Ronald Go)

Being a Rotary Club Member in The Philippines

 

(Guest of Honor and Speaker Miss Mary Ann "Baby" M. Montemayor, Small Hotels Association of Davao's Vice President, Mr. Ronald Go, Rotary Club of East Davao's President and this writer)

I am a member of the Rotary Club of East Davao (Journalism/Foreign Media) since almost two years now. I became the Vice Chairman for Public Relation and I am a member of the Special Committees as well as Director elect for the Rotary Year 2010-2011. 

Why did I join Rotary? Rotary is a global network of community volunteers. Rotary members are business and professional leaders, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Some 31,000 Rotary clubs in more than 165 countries carry out service projects in their local communities and abroad to address such critical issues as poverty, health, hunger, illiteracy, and the environment.

As an expatriat I found many important things to do in this institution. Service above ourselves... .

Last Tuesday I was honoured and indeed privileged to deliver the introduction speech for Miss Mary Ann "Baby" Montemayor, an incredible woman with awesome eductional-, business- and work backgrounds. She is indeed a very active woman, when it comes to 'hand loomed products from Mindanao", for example. arts, culture, ecology, and of course, tourism.

She received several major awards, for example, the Datu Bago Award, a local award given by the City of Davao. She attended several international conferences abroad. Kudos to her... .

Yes, being a Rotary Club member is indeed a wonderful opportunity to serve my new community - even being an expatriat.

Classic Concert TO END POLIO IN THE PHILIPPINES a BIG SUCCESS/Klassisches Konzert in Davao grosser Erfolg!

My friend and President of the Rotary Club of East Davao Ronald Go voiced it out: "As we fast approach Christmas and the end of this year, I am ecstatic over the results of our recently concluded fund raising activity, which we held last December 5, 2009. We practically filled the CAP auditorium with a crowd of 900 or more people... . Generally, I believe those who went, truly enjoyed the concert and more importantly our club earned a substantial amount allowing us to contribute to the Polio plus program of Rotary International." Very well stated, Ronnie.

As event chairman I also love to express my deepest gratitude to the Four Davao Pianist Ladies Daphne Cabaguio Jocson, Mila Cabaguio Jocson, Evelyn Abellera Magno and Ma. Luisa Fucoy Montero for a wonderful and unforgettable enchanting evening. A big thanks to the event sponsor Smart Communications, Inc. and a lot of sponsors and benefactors, such as Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario, Stanfilco - Dole Philippines Inc., PAGCOR Davao City, Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, Vice Mayor Inday Sara Duterte, Hon. Councilor Mabel Acosta, Davao Light and Power, Kia Motors, Bureau of Customs, and many many more.

From the bottom of my heart I also like to thank all Rotary Club member's, spouses and friends. Without them this event wouldn't have been so successful. Maraming salamat and Mabuhay!

Rotary Club East Davao helps ENDING POLIO

We have seen the ravages of polio many times in the past. An individual with an underdeveloped limb, a child who cannot walk because of an absence of muscular development, and a young girl who has drag herself on the floor because of her abnormal legs. These are all images of how this disease can hamper the quality of life of its victims. Rotary International has long been at the forefront of the fight to eradicate polio throughout the world.

As a part of this organization, the Rotary Club of East Davao realizes the urgency of totally eradicating this disease as soon as possible. Therefore in spite of the challenges in securing funding RCED believes there are benevolent individuals and groups out there who can help to erase this devastating disease from the earth.

As such and as Project Chairman, we have decided to embark on a fund raising event that will allow us to contribute to this noble endeavor.

WE WILL BE HOLDING A CLASSIC MUSIC CONCERT entitled "The Music We Share Will Show the World that We Care". In this concert we will be featuring four talented pianists, who will perform for a diverse audience from Davao City and other parts of Mindanao.

THIS WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 5TH OF DECEMBER 2009 AT 6 PM AT THE CAP AUDITORIUM, ANDA STREET, DAVAO CITY.

Purchase tickets NOW and be a part as an invaluable supporter in making this concert a very fruitful and successful one.

Please contact SHEILA, Rotary Club of East Davao, CP# 0920-9534196 or landline (082) 302 8956 or KLAUS DORING, CP# 0927-4963149 or landline (082) 227 1761. Tickets are still availabe for PHP 1,000, 500, 300 and 100.

God bless!

Ein klassisches Konzert ganz besonderer Art erwartet Sie am 5. Dezember 2009 im CAP Auditorium in Davao City. Und Sie helfen!!! Beim Kauf einer Eintrittskarte spenden Sie automatisch fuer END POLIO IN THE PHILIPPINES! Der Rotary Club East Davao ist der Schirmherr fuer diese Benefizveranstaltung. Helfen Sie mit - und geniesen Sie Musik in hoechster Klasse und Guete!