A Busy Day for RAC Makiling

The Rotaractors of RAC Makiling were all over the place last September 17, 2016. After participating in the coastal cleanup held at Brgy. Bayog, Los Baños, they went straight to Bahay ni Maria at Calamba to do community service together with their fellow Rotaractors based in Laguna and District Rotaract Representative (DRR) Christian "Cita" Castillo and company. Afterwards, each Rotaract Club presented their Club Leadership Plan in front of DRR Cita during the official DRR's Visit. To cap off the day, the Rotaractors bonded over party and live rock music.

Community service in Bahay ni Maria

Bahay ni Maria is a retirement home for elders located in Calamba, Laguna. The center caters female senior citizens with psychological disability, where they are admitted and properly taken care of by staff and volunteers.

The Rotaractors of Laguna organized a community service project in line with DRR Cita's visit. It was a very heart-warming activity for everyone and it was a first time for RAC Makiling to have an activity there. The Rotaractors were at first very hesitant and cautious on how to approach the elders; but later on, they were able to make good conversations with them.

The program started at exactly 1:00PM and ended at 3:00PM. A simple intermission was presented by the All Star Presidents and simple personalized letters were given to each elders present. In addition, ROTEX Theo thought the activity was very relevant.

The AllStar Rotaract Presidents during the visit at Bahay ni Maria, Calamba, Laguna.

DRR's Visit 

This event is an opportunity for each clubs to present their activity for the new rotary year. When RAC Makiling presented the report, the District Rotaract Committee were very amazed and congratulates the club for a very detailed presentation and they were looking forward for all of the activities presented. DRR cita Castillo was very happy and really appreciate all the efforts of the clubs in the district.

RAC ASP AJ Mendoza presenting her club's Leadership Plan to DRR Cita and company.

Mass Induction

That evening, the Rotaract Clubs, headed by District Rotaract Area Representative (DRAR) Jill, conducted a Mass Induction to welcome the new Rotaractors, with RAC Makiling assigned in the Intermission and Fellowship part. DRAR Jill was very thankful for the club for providing both the sound system and live band (courtesy of RC LB Makiling and PP Beth Beltran) which completed the Rock Star feel that night.

The new members of RAC Makiling, from left to right, RAC Lorenzo Magadia, RAC Anne Humarang, RAC Gretel Principe, and RAC JI Sumague.

Photos courtesy of RAC  JI Sumague.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.