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!"
