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).

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.

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).

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.

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.