LP4Y visits RC LB Makiling

Representatives from the Life Project for Youth Foundation from Calauan, Laguna. The Foundation's goal is to assist underprivileged youth, vulnerable adults and handicap people ages 17 to 24 by training them in microeconomic initiatives, entrepreneurship and IT skills. hand in hand, the youth are also taught general knowledge and communications skills. The idea is that after the program the youth is ready to get TESDA certification and hence be eligible for skill related jobs. Since the foundation rely mainly on volunteer work, graduates of the training program are tapped to teach other youths. Kim Terbio, the foundation’s community mobilizer, presented other on- going projects such as Green Garden Eco construction and Green programs. The group identified possible areas of partnership such as economic activity, professional integration, equipment and supplies requirement, and pedagogical partnership. The Foundation has been expanding all over Asia since 2009, and in the Philippines they have centers in Manila, Cebu, Tondo, Iligan, Balara and Calauan.

Elderly Care Academy (AUGUST 2015)

DHFDS CHE, UPLB, in partnership with RC LB Makiling and UP Painter's Club, hosted the monthly Elderly Day Care last 22 August 2015 at CHE Multi-purpose Hall, UPLB. The main event of the day was to engage the elders mentally and physically through painting. Representatives of UP Painter's Club taught and assisted the elders how to paint a simple apple using different techniques such as shading and lighting to portray a 3D image. The paintings will be displayed in the Elderly Day Care Anniversary in September.

TRF Grant Seminar

Last 22 August 2015, Rotary International District 3820 conducted the Rotary Foundation (TRF) Grants Management Seminar at Monte Vista Resort, Calamba City. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Calamba City, the event was attended by 250 Rotarians from the 77 Clubs of the District, including the Rotary Club of Los Banos Makiling as represented by WCP Carla Jimena, RTN Jocelyn Pinca and RTN Jill Rutor.

The program included discussion on how to apply for the District and Global Grants as both programs differ in qualifications. For inquiries, you may visit www.rotary.org/grants.

Rotaract Club of Makiling: Induction

Two weeks after the orientation, the induction of Rotaract Club of Makiling was held on 20 August 2015 at CHE Multi-purpose Hall. Because of the limited time, the publicity of the said event was restricted. Fortunately, District Rotaract Representative (DRR) Trizha Dimayuga, representatives from RAC Tanauan and RAC Metro Los Baños, District Youth Service Chairman Mildred Mejino, and past presidents and members of RC LB Makiling were able to attend.

Presentation of the bell and gavel, a gift from the host club's WCP Carla Jimena, to RAC Makiling's Charter President Irvin Rondolo.

Oath taking of the charter members led by the host club's PP Lumen Gomez and DRR Trizha Dimayuga.

The charter members and officers of Rotaract Club of Makiling.

RI PE John Germs visits Philippines

Along with the other President Elects of RI D3820, RC LB Makiling's PE Rowena "Wen" Parducho attended a luncheon meeting with Rotary International President Elect John Germs with his wife Judy held last 15 August 2015 at Bellevue Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Guests composed of 75 Club President Elects and some of the members of the council of Past District Governors.

RI PE John Germs is excited to lead the ALL STAR TEAM in RY 2016-2017. He instilled in the minds of the President Elects the thought that 

"It is not how much we give but how much love we put into giving."

He also encouraged everyone to continue whatever they are doing but put more effort to perform their best to achieve the objectives of Rotary.

PE Wen Parducho together with RI PE John Germs and RI D3820 District Governor Elect Dindo

Katigbak.

BAYBAYIN: Going Back to our Roots

In celebration of New Generation's Month last September, RC LB Makiling led by RTN Alleli Domingo, held a Baybayin Writing Workshop on 12 September 2015 at CHE Multi-purpose Hall. Participants include the Rotarians themselves, Rotaract Club of Makiling, class SDS 30 of WCP Carla Jimena, and STP-UPLB.

Transliteration of the National Anthem to Baybayin scriptures. 

RCC Lalakay: Preparations

RC LB Makiling contacted the Barangay Development Council of Lalakay to put in the table the establishment of RCC Lalakay. Suggestions and proposals for projects came from both parties, such as:

1. Construction of public comfort room(s) for the families of Upper Dampalit
2. Follow up the foot bridge project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
3. Follow up the water line project of Purok 4 with the Water District

Currently, RC LB Makiling is looking into potential funders and other sources such as fund-raising activities to mobilize the said projects.

WCP Carla Jimena doing rounds and surveys, together with a representative from the Barangay

Development Council of Lalakay.

A meeting between RC LB Makiling and the Barangay Development Council of Lalakay to discuss

proposedprojects and establishment of RCC Lalakay.

Rotaract Club of Makiling: Orientation

On 6 August 2015, RC LB Makiling held an orientation to selected students of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). These students are personally invited and hand-picked by WCP Carla Edith Jimena, PP Elizabeth "Beth" Beltran and RTN Vina "Gelli" Parducho, the Youth Service Director. The club also invited guests from Rotaract Club of Metro Los Baños to further orient the students about Rotary and Rotaract.

RTN Vina "Gelli" Parducho orienting the UPLB students.

WCP JI Sumague of RAC Metro Los Baños giving his testimonial as a proud Rotaractor.

All the students were enthusiastic and agreed to charter the new Rotaract Club of RC LB Makiling, to be named Rotaract Club of Makiling.

KICK-OFF Project: Elderly Care Academy (HIGHLIGHTS)

RC LB Makiling decided its kick-off project for RY 2015-2016 to be the Elderly Day Care, a monthly gathering of seniors for their social, physical, emotional and mental needs. It was held at the College of Human Ecology Multi-purpose Hall, University of the Philippines Los Baños on 18 July 2015, in partnership with DHFDS CHE, UPLB.

Physical check-up, includes blood sugar and blood pressure tests.

Charter member Prof. Rita Laude performing Tai Chi exercise with instructions from Prof. Phan Minh Quan of the Department of Human Kinetics of the College of Arts and Sciences of UPLB.

A photo-op between the participants and the hosts.

Sisterhood Signing: RC LB Makiling and RC Rosario Magdiwang

On 28 July 2015, RC LB Makiling went to the induction of RC Rosario Magdiwang, a fully established separate club from RC Rosario under RI District 3810.

For more than a decade, the RC Rosario Magdiwang has successfully spearheaded various progressive community development activities such as their signature project “Buntis Congress: Kasulugan ni Mommy at Baby Aming Priority” and flagship project “Bakawan: Likas na Yaman, Dapat Proteksyunan at Pangalagaan, Kaya’t Suportahan Pagtatanim sa Bayan”.

As they embody their club motto “We Serve Even in Our Small Ways”, RC Rosario Magdiwang incessantly makes different projects that can help their community develop and prosper.

And during the said induction, a sisterhood signing occurred between RC Rosario Magdiwang's WCP Maria Cecilia Reyes and RC LB Makiling's WCP Carla Edith Jimena. Both presidents aim to form a partnership between their districts.