KICK-OFF Project: COMP4U

ASP Wen Parducho spearheaded the launching of the club’s kick-off project entitled COMP4U at the Los Baños Central Elementary School (LBCES), together with AG Lisa Ronan, IPP Carla Jimena, PP Lumen Gomez, PP Beth Beltran, PP Tere Peralta, RTN Gina Umali, and RTN Vina Parducho. A set of desktop personal computer was donated to the Science Laboratory Room of LBCES in support of the school’s 5-year Adopt a School Program under the Department of Education. The donation shall facilitate science teaching to 550 school pupils across grade levels 1 to 7. With the availability of a personal computer in the laboratory, the school children will better appreciate the lessons taught in their science subject particularly concepts and life processes.

Turn-over Ceremony, Installation of Officers, Induction of New Members & 2ND Club Assembly

RC Los Baños Makiling and RAC Makiling had a back-to-back turn-over ceremony last July 1, 2016 at the College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños. Invited guests were PDG Paeng Tantuco, PP Bobby Bautista of RC Los Baños, Interact Clubs of LBNHS Poblacion and Tuntungin-Putho, RCC Lalakay, family of Outbound Buggy Mendoza and himself, and STP-UPLB.

Highlights of the event were: first, the turn-over of bell and gavel to the incoming All Star Presidents Wen Parducho and RAC AJ Mendoza; second, the oath-taking of newly appointed officers; and third, the charging of new members by PDG Paeng Tantuco.

Hand over of bell and gavel from WCP Brigette to ASP AJ of RAC Makiling (left) and from WCP Carla to ASP Wen of RC LB Makiling (right).

Leadership Academy - Leg 1

Leadership Academy is a newly launched project by the club which aims to nurture and mold potential young leaders. This year’s theme, “A Strategic Training for an Empowered and Productive Service (STEPS)” focused on team work, putting into action RI President John Germ’s definition of TEAM — Together Everyone Achieves More. 

The first leg of the project was held on July 23, 2016 at the Los Baños Community National High School Covered Court. It was organized in partnership with Rotaract Club of Makiling, and was participated in by 23 participants, all of which are members of the Interact Club of LBNHS Poblacion. The event was highlighted by the election and induction of the new set of officers of the said Interact Club.

A message from IPP Carla Jimena

RC Los Baños Makiling held its Turn-over Ceremony and Induction last July 1, 2016 at the College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños. One of the highlights of the said event was the valedictory address of the outgoing World Class President Carla Jimena. Below are some excerpts from her speech that night.

"Thank you to DG Pepe Estevez and the presence of PDG Paeng

Tantuco and PP Bobby Bautista, who served as an inspiration to our club."

"Thank you to God, to our club members and partners, World Class Presidents and Rotarians, for the RI and district awards the club received this rotary year, most especially the "Club of the Year Award 2016" and the recognition of RI Presidential Citation on membership."

"My message to incoming All Star President Rowena Parducho, win the hearts of all the members not just those who are closest to you - being President requires objectivity rather than subjectivity. May the Lord give you the energy since rotary is energizing than tiresome as some people say. Never ever give up on your club and its members per Winston Churchill. God is the center of everything we do in rotary and may He bless you and the club more."

 "Thank you Lord for all the club members who worked hard and contributed to the achievement of RI citation and "Club of the Year Award 2016." Governor's Challenge Award was achieved above expected goals, 100% attendance to district events, perfect attendance both local and international, increased members attendance to the RI Convention in Seoul, WASH and Manila Zone Institute, club extension partners with USA clubs, Rotaryo Educare and TRF-RCC Seminar hosted by our club, to my family club and colleagues who served as wind beneath my wings, thank you!"