Membership Orientation

Below are the proposed AllStar District Challenges under Club Membership:

1. Club President to recruit at least one (1) new member (Leadership by example)
2. Increase in membership per Club:

• Clubs with less than 20 members to reach its charter strength or 25% increase, whichever is higher  Clubs with 21-30 members—20% increase 
• Clubs with 31-40 members—15% increase 
• Clubs with 41-50 members—10% increase 
• Clubs with 51 members and more—5% increase 

3. 100% retention rate
4. All members must create profiles on My Rotary

To comply with the challenges stated above, RC LB Makiling’s Club Membership Committee Chair Mariah Chryzl “Chea” Pantua proposed a membership orientation plan during the Club’s Business Meeting last October 21, 2016. Based on  her proposal, there are no invited speakers, rather, the point of the orientation is to showcase a brief background of what Rotary is and more on who and what RC LB Makiling is as a community organization.  The Club’s Membership Orientation was held last November 11, 2016 at Parduch Extension, Diamond St., Umali Subd., Batong Malake, Los Baños. Aside from RTN Chea, other members who attended the orientation were ASP Wen Parducho, PP Beth Beltran and RTN Gelli Parducho. Unfortunately, most of the invited potential members were unable to come because of traffic and heavy rain going from Metro Manila to Los Baños. Regardless, the orientation pushed through and served as a refresher to present members, both old and recently inducted.

RTN Chea Pantua, discussing the Club’s projects from then to now, based on the six (6) rotary areas of focus

AllStar District 3820 Area 1 Meet-up

AllStar District 3820 Area 1, headed by DDG Carmela “Mela” Acebedo, includes thirty-one (31) Rotary Clubs divided into seven (7) groups.

Group 1 headed by AG Leofelia “Fe” S. Aquinde consists of: RC San Pedro (ASP Mateo “Jun” G. Lee, Jr.); RC Metro San Pedro (ASP Francis Abner “Francis” A. Abanilla); RC San Pedro Magic (ASP Zennia “Zen” G. Zamora); RC San Pedro South (ASP Shirly “She” U. Tejero); and, RC San Pedro South New Generations (ASP Michael “Mike” L. Co). Group 2 headed by AG Pamela “Mel” M. Braga consists of: RC Biñan (ASP Reynaldo “Rey” R. Araos); RC Metro Biñan (ASP Allan M. Farcon); and, RC Metro Sta. Rosa (ASP Antonio “Tony” Obien). Group 3 headed by AG Rey “CP Rey” G. Anonuevo consists of: RC Sta. Rosa (ASP Rolando “Rolly” Dictado); RC Sta. Rosa Centro (ASP Evelyn “Evs” B. Laranga); and, RC Sta. Rosa South (ASP Isabel Besangre). Group 4 headed by AG Bryan A. Ercia consists of: RC Cabuyao (ASP Simon Jude “Jei” Baterina); RC Cabuyao Circle (ASP Ma. May Punongbayan-Voluntad); RC Calamba (ASP Reynaldo “Rey” A. Gedoria); RC Calamba City (ASP Lino “LJ” C. Jarilla); and, RC Metro Calamba (ASP Amado “Madz” resurreccion). Group 5 headed by AG Maria Elisa “Lisa” Ronan consists of: RC Bay (ASP Omar F. Zubia); RC Los Baños (ASP Digna C. Austria); RC Los Baños Makiling (ASP Rowena “Wen” Parducho); and, RC West Bay (ASP Ma. Teresita “Tattie” B. Osalla). Group 6 headed by AG Patrocinia “Pat” Kalaw consists of: RC Cavinti (ASP Jay R. Estrellado); RC Infanta (ASP Lourdes “Malou” O. Gucilatar); RC Pagsanjan (ASP Ambiel John “Ambiel” C. Panganiban); RC Pila West (ASP Alexander “Alex” Reuyan); RC Siniloan (ASP Abner B. Mancilla); and, RC Sta. Cruz (ASP Filipinas “Pia” L. Bonagua). And lastly, Group 7 headed by AG Monet Gaw consists of: RC Nagcarlan (ASP Nelson De La Paz); RC San Pablo City (ASP Francisco “Fran” Librojo; RC San Pablo City Central (ASP Angelo Ian “Ian” A. Sampelo); RC San Pablo City South (ASP Virgilio “Benjie” Monzones); and, RC Silangan San Pablo (ASP Nonelito “Noni” B. Benitez).

As part of the AllStar Leadership Plan, a semi-annual area meeting is required by the District for each ASPs to report his or her Club’s accomplishments and  evaluate each Club’s performance. Thus, DDG Mela, together with four (4) AGs, seventeen (17) ASPs, six (6) District Officers, and AllStar RCSO, gathered on November 5, 2016 at Café Lagro, near Sampaloc Lake, San Pablo City, to conduct the First Semester Area 1 Evaluation Meeting.

Photos grabbed from AG CP Rey Anonuevo.

Sisterhood Signing with RC Cavinti

During the Induction Ceremony of RC Cavinti last September 2, 2016, ASP Jay Estrellado of RC Cavinti invited ASP Wen Parducho for a sisterhood signing between the their clubs. The signing did not happen because the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was not yet ready; thus, it was postponed for later. Nevertheless, ASP Wen shared and proposed a tie-up project with ASP Jay RC LB Makiling’s project entitled “Rotary Wheels-on-the-Go” wherein the make-shift wheelchairs assembled last September 24, 2016 (see Luntiang Tanawin Vol 16 No 4 ) are to be distributed among beneficiaries residing in Laguna.

ASP Wen and RTN Gelli Parducho went to Cavinti last October 23, 2016, to accompany RC Cavinti in the wheelchair distribution to the selected beneficiaries in their area. After which, they gathered at Flordeliz, where RC Cavinti hold their meetings, and officially signed the MOA. ASP Wen is thankful that ASP Jay accepted the partnership even before the MOA and hopes that the two clubs to have more tie up projects in the future.

LEFT TO RIGHT: RTN Gelli Parducho, RAC Hazel del Barrio of RAC Cavinti, ASP Wen Parducho,,
SP Jay Estrellado, and two other members of RC Cavinti (Photo grabbed from RC Cavinti).

Governor’s Visit

September 16, 2016 was a busy day for RC LB Makiling. Aside from the Club’s participation in the Bañamos  foot parade, the Club also had the Governor’s Visit (GV) as scheduled by RD3820 RCSO.

DG Manuel Dindo L. Katigbak arrived with spouse Lady Princess, Ms. Sheena Cornejo and Ms. Lizanne Aldueso.  Prior to the GV Program, the Club toured DG Dindo and his company around the University of the Philippines Los Baños, (UPLB) for a brief pictorial session showcasing the UPLB campus and the breath taking view of Mt. Maria Makiling from the site of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Photos taken will be used in the promotional video of Rotaryo Educare, a district event hosted by RC LB Makiling, to be held on November 19, 2016. After the tour and photoshoot, they went straight to Mer-Nel’s Place in Barangay Maahas where the GV took place. Attendees were ASP Wen Parducho, IPP Carla Jimena, PP Tere Peralta, PP Beth Beltran, PP Lumen Gomez, PP Tess Pantua, PP Lisa Ronan, RTN Joy Pinca, RTN Gelli Parducho, ROTEX Theo Dussart and Rotaractors ASP AJ Mendoza and Tobie Parducho.

The official visit of DG Dindo aimed to: (1) know and have a better understanding of each club based on respective Club Leadership Plan; (2) provide helpful and friendly advices to club officers; (3) answer questions about the District and Rotary International; and, (4) assess the accomplishments of each Club based on the District Challenges and Presidential Citation. ASP Wen reported RC LB Makiling’s accomplishments for the first quarter of RY 2016-2017 as well as the Club’s planned programs/projects/activities until June 2017. In response, DG Dindo commended ASP Wen’s leadership and R LB Makiling Ladies for the accomplishments presented and the good line up of club projects for this RY.  Furthermore, he commented that it was the first time he encountered a Club who has already made a self-assessment before the District’s evaluation of its performance. In the end, considering the small number of physically active members, he suggested the Club to ensure implementation of proposed projects which will create greater impact to LB community.

To wrap up the evening, the GV was capped with a simple fellowship dinner with guests from neighbor clubs, i.e., RC Bay, RC West Bay and RC Los Baños.

Photo courtesy of RCSO.

LEFT TO RIGHT: IPP Carla Jimena, Prof. Emy Mendoza, ROTEX Theo Dussart, RTN Gelli Parducho, RTN Joy Pinca, PP Lumen Gomez, DG Dindo and Lady Princess Katigbak, ASP Wen Parducho, PP Lisa Ronan, PP Beth Beltran, PP Tere Peralta, RAC ASP AJ Mendoza, and RAC Tobie Parducho.

Bañamos Civic Parade 2016

This year marked the 15th Bañamos Festival of the municipality of Los Baños, a week-long celebration of its 401st founding anniversary. The term bañamos meant “to bathe” and was used to refer to the abundance of hot springs present in the municipality. The program include events such as booth trade fair, sale, pageants, foot parade, singing contest, and an awarding ceremony to recognize outstanding citizens. This year’s theme is “Nagtutulungan Mamamayan, Nagkakaisang Bayan, tungo sa Kaunlaran”.

RC LB Makiling, represented by ASP Wen Parducho, PP Lisa Ronan and RTN Gelli Parducho, participated in the foot parade held last September 16, 2016, with ROTEX Theo Dussart, RAC Makiling led by ASP RAC AJ with RAC Jerome and RAC Enzo, and with the Interact Club of LNBHS Poblacion. RC LB Makiling walked next to RC Los Baños with their Rotaractors and Interactors too, led by ASP Digna Austria. It was a good day for everyone to get to know each other.

ASP Wen Parducho and PP Lisa Ronan, together with Rotaractors ASP AJ Mendoza, Jerome and Enzo, ROTEX Theo

Dussart, and Interactors of LBNHS Poblacion, during the 15th Bañamos Foot Parade last September 16, 2016.

RC Cavinti Induction

ASP Jay Estrellado of RC Cavinti invited the Club to attend their Induction Ceremony last September 2, 2016 at Cavinti Covered Court. Attendees were ASP Wen Parducho, PP Lisa Ronan, PP Tere Peralta, and RTN Gelli Parducho.

ASP Jay Estrellado during his inaugural speech.

The ladies of RC LB Makiling with the members of RC Cavinti.

The AllStar Presidents who attended the induction ceremony, together with DG Dindo and Lady Princess Katigbak.

Sisterhood Signing with D3800 RC Pasig Sunrise

The Club was invited by the Rotary Club of Pasig Sunrise from District 3800 to attend their Induction Ceremony and renew the sisterhood agreement between clubs last September 1, 2016 at One Shangri-la Place, Ortigas, Metro Manila. The ceremony was attend-ed by ASP Wen Parducho, PP Lisa Ronan and RTN Gelli Parducho.

The sisterhood between clubs started back in 2010 and was initiated by PP Lisa Ronan and her fellow high school alumna ASP Jose "Pepe" de Silva. That year, both clubs collaborated on a project that benefited their alma mater. That was the first and last collaboration between clubs since the sisterhood agreement was not renewed; but this year, they graciously agreed to renew the agreement and both clubs promised better partnership and more fellowship for this year and the coming years.

Sisterhood agreement signing between ASP Wen Parducho of RC LB Makiling and ASP Pepe de Silva of RC Pasig Sunrise.

The ladies of RC LB Makiling together with almost all the members of RC Pasig Sunrise.

RC Sariaya Induction

The club was chartered on December 1999 during the term of PDG Paeng Tantuco as District Governor of District 3820. And so, it has been the Club's tradition to attend the induction of PDG Paeng's home club, RC Sariaya. The induction was held at Queen Margarette Hotel, Lucena last August 25, 2016. It was attended by ASP Wen Parducho, IPP Carla Jimena, PP Lisa Ronan, RTN Joy Pinca, RTN Gelli Parducho, and ROTEX Theo Dussart.

The AllStar Presidents with DG Dindo Katigbak.

RC LB Makiling celebrates International Youth Day

In celebration of International Youth Day last August 12, 2016, the club hosted a gathering for everyone to say their welcoming and farewell greetings to the club’s youth exchange students Inbound Theo Dussart and Outbound Buggy Mendoza, respectively.

Invited guests were the four (4) host families, namely, Prof. Emy Mendoza; RTN Diane Guieb with her children, Claire and Clark; Eli Toribio; and Karen and George Kolojejchick-Kotch. Likewise present were members of RAC Makiling, WCP and ASP of RAC Caloocan, and some UPLB students.

Furthermore, RTN Alleli Domingo, the Club’s ROTEX Counselor, presented the five stages of adjustments an individual must go through when introduced to a new environment, which both the exchange students will experience.

Welcome to the Philippines, Theo and Bon Voyage to France, Buggy!


Photos courtesy of Ms. Isis Liwanag.

Sisterhood Signing with D3810 RC Rosario Magdiwang

RC Rosario Magdiwang of District 3810 has been a sister club to RC Los Baños Makiling (RCLBMak) since 2014, during PP Tess Pantua’s term as Club President. They have visited RC LB Makiling twice last year, during IPP Carla Jimena’s term, where they had a little tour around the UPLB campus.

This year, ASP Jacque Caaya and ASP Wen Parducho renewed the sisterhood agreement during their club’s induction last August 16, 2016, at Noveleta, Cavite. The two clubs signed the new MOA and exchanged bannerettes. There were already some discussions of partnered projects between the two clubs, and both are looking forward for a very fruitful and productive partnership.

(Left to right) PP Lisa Ronan and ASP Wen Parducho of RC LB Makiling and ASP Jacque Caaya and PP Ed Reyes of RC Rosario Magdiwang.

The ladies of RC LB Makiling (left) together with some members of RC Rosario Magdiwang (right).

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).

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.

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.

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.

HIGHLIGHTS: Turn-Over Ceremony, Induction of Officers/Members, and Governor’s Visit RY 2015-2016

IPP Marites "Tess" Pantua (right) formally handing over the bell and gavel to BCP Carla Edith "Carla" Jimena (left).

Induction of new members (left to right: Rtn. Jocelyn "Joy" Pinca, Rtn. Vivina Jimena, Rtn. Gizella Greta Gonzales, Rtn. Jill Maynelle "Jill" Rutor), charged by PDG Rafael "Paeng" Tantuco (not in photo).

Installation of officers.

A few well known faces of District 3820 graciously grant us their presence.

Turn-Over Ceremony, Induction of Officers/Members, and Governor’s Visit RY 2015-2016