Vocational Service: Abandoned No More

October 31, 2010, Makati City AG/PP Cora Tan, RC Parañaque Lakan-Bini

Vocational Service, once perceived as the abandoned avenue of service by Past Rotary International President Rajendra Saboo, took center stage in an awarding ceremony, led by District 3830 Immediate Past District Governor Sid Garcia, on the evening of October 26, 2010 at the Great Eastern Hotel in Makati City. IPDG Sid presented the coveted Rotary International Model Vocational Projects Award for RY 2009-2010 to three District 3830 Rotary clubs, RC Makati Bel Air for RVOTE (represented by IPP Roland Zurbano, PP Nenette Aseniero and Pres. Robbie Bonoan), RC Makati Cristo Rey for Ethical Leadership Roadshow (IPP Nick Pelaez), and RC Muntinlupa Central for Super Pinoy Kids (IPP Rene Aclan).  Indeed, it was a shining moment for the awardees and the proud members of the three clubs, who witnessed the event.  They all promised to continue the advocacy for Vocational Service projects. The 3 winning projects were chosen form among other vocational projects of 32,000 Rotary clubs around the world and are now posted at the Project Link of the RI website to forever serve as testaments of dedication to service by Filipino Rotarians who champion Vocational Service.   Philippines reaped the awards and we are proud that they all came from District 3830. Abandoned no more, Vocational Service will live on in the heart and soul of District 3830.  We, indeed, had one shining moment of pride and glory.  Our Camelot.  What a stellar celebration of the Vocational Month of October! Thank you to IPDG Sid Garcia, who inspired us to focus and tread on the less traveled Avenue of Vocational Service during his term. Mabuhay District 3830!  Mabuhay Rotary International!

President Elect Olive Pangilinan Meets the RCPLakanBini

October 15,2010 - Grandad's Grill, Aguirrre St., BF Homes, Paranaque City

President Elect Olive Pangilinan met with ladies and gentleman of RCPLakanbini. Preparation for next year's activities are on the way. based on last club meeting with District Governor Ed Alvarez, PE Olive took it upon herself to start thing early too. First on the agenda was next year fund raising and club induction set in August 2011. It will the different kind of affair. The LakanBini's were treated to a great lunch serve by hte staff of Grandad. We were warmly greeted by the owner Tita May. Kudos to great staff who made our stay a great one. We will soon be revealing our plans for next year.

On another note, we are anxiously waiting for the return of the team of LakanBini's headed by President Thelma Co from their meeting with the Rotary Club of Singapore East. Past President Walter Wyler visited our club sometime this year and invited us to visit them and look into having a match agreement. We are anxiously waiting for their return and hopeful for a positive result.

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Rtn Gil Turgo

2010 Governor's Visit

2010 Governor's Visit - 6pm Galley Gril, el Grande Ave., BF Homes Paranaque

Barely a few months since induction, we were once again in the presence our beloved Governor Ed. This time it was specifically to see how our clubs has been doing.

There was huge traffic congestion at the South Superhighway so we had to wait for the our guest to arrive. While the Club was waiting, the very jovial group sang a birthday greeting to our second lakan member Barangay Captain Jeremy Marquez.

Once our dear Governor Ed arrived, President Thelma and him had their one on one session. We were all preparing for the next part of the program.

Other district guest started to arrive too, Deputy District Chair Maribel, District Chair Sally and our own Assistant Governor Lea. After the one on one session, President Thelma co proceeded to present the updates on our Presidential Citation and Globa; Awards.

On the Presidential Citation the club was well into the Club Service and Community Service portion and will have to complete the Vocational Service and International Service. We are very happy to note that Membership is doing very well as our won clubs contribution to The Rotary Foundation. We are on the way to receiving the coveted Presidential Citation with Distinction.

On the Global Awards, we are gunning for the Gold Award, District Chair Sally was even joking that we might reach Platinum.

It was good to see how well the club is doing despite some challenges along the way. But that is life, challenges make out lives exciting. We are again looking for the awards but also the reward of knowing that our club is doing very well over all.

After all the presentation we also took an opportunity to provided an International Toast to the Rotary Club of Orange in NSW Australia.

We also celebrated the birthday of our Governor Ed Alvarez with a song by the club.

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Gil Turgo

RCPLakan Fellwoship with Eden's Relatives - Taoyuan Restaurant Oct 5,2010

Rotarian Eden Tang invited the LakanBini's to dine with her visiting relatives. We met the her in-laws, husband and children of Eden Tang. It was a very sumtous feast and it was even better with fellowship of co-members and the new acquaintances we met. Thank you Rotarian Eden.

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Gil Turgo

Governor's Visit Planning Meeting - Las Paellas, BF Homes, Oct 2,2010

President Thelma Co called a lunch meeting with the different committee chair to discuss the up incoming visit of the District Governor Ed. It was a fruitful meeting with the discussion of past activities and program of the club event. As usual, there a buzz of ideas and these were taken into account and the club event program was finalized. As an Assistant Governor, AG Cora provided inputs from here experience with clubs that had undergone the Governor's Visit. We are fortunate to have her. Kudos AG Cora.

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Gil Turgo

Club Meeting - Galley Grill Sep 28,2010

Blue was the color of the Club Meeting. All member came in their vivid blue outfits. Aside from the regular discussion, we also took time to recognize our club members who donated to The Rotary Foundation. It has been one of the successes thanks to our relentless committee chair PN Mona Bourseaux.

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Gil Turgo

Cervical Cancer Screening - Target 1 Community, BF Homes, Sep 11,2010

President Thelma Co lead volunteers from our Rotary Club of Paranaque-LaknBini in conducting a free cervical cancer screening to 50 female residents of Target 1 community. Those diagnose with some illness were provided medications or prescriptions.

International Literacy Day 2010 - A Venue Hall, Makati Ave., Sep 8,2010

Sep 8,2010 was the date, A Venue Hall was the venue as different Rotary clubs including our club Rotary Club of Paranaque LakanBini celebrated International Literacy Day with exhibit booth promoting the different Literacy Project each Rotary Club were undertaking. The projects range from the basic literacy for pre school, grade school, high school, college and even for out school youths and people who want to learn vocaitonal skills.

RCP LakanBini displayed projects on Vocational Training for making different household and personal cleaning, conditioning liquids. We also promoted medical information on health issues for children and women.  Information were also provided regarding Disaster Management and Prevention.

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Gil Turgo

Joint Tree Planting Project, Baywalk of Muntinglupa Sports Complex Sep 4,2010

The LaknBnis join 14 other Rotary Clubs namely RC Makati Salcedo, RC Makati Bonifacio, RC Makati Cristo Rey, RC Paranaque Sotuhwest, RC Makati JP Rizal, RC Makati Nielsen,  R Maakati Northwest, RC Makati San Lorenzo, RC Muntinglupa, RC Mutninglupa City Center, RC Paranaque Southeast and RC Metro South.

The event was the launch of the tree planting project in visioned to create a tree park for the citizen of Mutinglupa. The Mayor of Mutinglupa Aldrin San Pedro together with Governor Ed Alvarez unvailed the proposed tree park photo. Both official express there gratitude to the different Rotary Clubs who participated in the event.

The Event was capped off with the shared lunch among all the Rotarian and municipality officials and employees.

District Golf - First Leg, Southwoods Aug 27,2010

President Elect Olive Pangilinan represented the Club during the first leg of Governor's Golf Cup held in Southwoods Golf and Country Club. Hoping to repeat her success in District 3810's golf tournament, PE Olive gave all her best as she was against mostly male golfers. It was a long and weather challenge event but unfortunately the Golf gods were not with us that day. But it was still a great event to meet co-Rotarians and have fellowship with them. As they say there is always a next time. - Gil Turgo

Arlene Canas' Birthday Celebration - Vue Bar, Belle Vue Hotel, alabang Aug 24,2010

Vue Bar was the venue for PP Arlene Canas' birthday fellowship. Everyone had fun as band played music and the LakanBini's dance their best. We serve hard and dance even harder... Happy Birthday Arlene - Gil Turgo

Feeding Program At the Saint Andress Parish Church, Paranaque city aug 21,2010

As part of the weekly feeding program of the Saint Andrews Church, our club joined with PLAREB to donate drinking tumblers and towels as well as provide a meal for  Aug 21,2010. This is an on going feeding program called Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition program. It is a on going program where any organization can volunteer a weekend to feed the malnourish children of the Parish - Gil Turgo

Free Livelihood Training - Target 1/2 Community, BF Homes Paranaque Aug 21,2010

Rotary Club of Paranaque Lakn-Bini in cooperation with Momcare company provided free livelihood training for people of Target 1/2 Community BF Homes Paranaque City. Done in the afternoon, it was a series of talks on presentation and demonstration on how to make dish washiing soup, fabric conditioner and powder washing soap. Materials would provided to allow the participants to make the household cleaning products for their own household needs as well as have more than enough to sell.

The participants was very much interested in not only saving money for their daily cleaning needs but having a business.

Book and digital camera donation to Tayabas Elementary and High School - Tayabas, Batangas Aug 11,2010

After a successful induction, the LakanBini's took to road with the Rotary Club of Taoyuan Lily to an elementary and highschool gymnasium. There were literally hundreds of students waiting for our arrival. this project is assistance of our local match club the Rotary Club of Tayabas Central.

We were greeted with a parade and dance humber. We then proceeded to do what we were there for that was to donate books both for students and teacher. As well as provide money to allow 7 schools to purchase a digital camera for their own use.

Lunch was serve in a unique restaurant on bamboo rafts as myriads of koi swam around us. Our sister club were overwhelm with the amount of food prepared.  All was quiet on our way home contented with the great service we have done and the great feast we had partaken. Who says service doesn't have its rewards.

Club Induction - Pagcor Hall, Aug 10,2010

It was a grand event with all the LakanBini's dressed up in their modern interpretations of the Lakan or Lakambini evening wear. It was like being transported to a regal ethnic royal event as the club joined their in coming officers. Governor Ed Alvarez lead the district guest in inducting the incoming officers. Our match club from Taiwan the Rotary club of Taoyuan flew in to join our event as well as two of our local match Rotary Club of Tayabas Central and Rotary Club of General Santos came with there respective presidents.

It was a night of celebrations as well as entertainment as members of the club interpreted a modern ethnic dance for the audience.

Good well done - Gil Turgo

Elsa Vita's Birthday Celebration - Sugaron Bar, Aguirre St., BF Homes July 27,2010

Recently arrived PP Elsa Vita, celebrated her birthday with the LakanBini's at Sugaron Bar. It was a night of great food, songs, and fellowship, as we celebrated one of the loved Rotarian PP Elsa.