District Leadership Training R.Y. 2010-2011

from L-R: DS Percy, CP Darren, DRR Brylle,

CP Rachel and a Rotaractor from Isabela

from L - R: IPDRR Charlie, RC President, Comm. Benjie Oliva of NYC,

DRR Brylle and PDRR Oliver

Charter Secretary Janine with the guest of honor: Comm. Benjie Oliva

of the National Youth Commission

The Dynamic Rotaractors of Rotary International District 3770

RAC Cabanatuan City attended DisCon 2010

Rotaractors all over RID 3770 with DRC Danny Yang

RAC Cabanatuan Officers headed by Pres. Darren with

(l-r) DRC Danny, DGE Corine, DG Melvin, Pres. Edsel and Spouse Cecille.

Last October 9, 2010 Interactors, Rotaractors and Members of the Rotary Community Corps jam-packed Guadalajara Hall of La Parilla Hotel in Cabanatuan City to celebrate this year’s District Convention.

RAC Cabanatuan City leads the Rotaractors all over the Rotary International District 3700 by having the most number of participants all over. RID 3770 Dignitaries graced the event headed by no other than the District Governor Melvin P. Tiongson together with his spouse Cecille and some of RID 3770 District Officers.

The Program revolves in the reorientation of the significance of IAC (Interact), RAC (Rotaract) and RCC (Rotary Community Corps) in the service to the community as in line with this year’s Rotary theme: “Building Communities, Bridging Continents”. RAC Cabanatuan City delegation was joined by our sponsoring Rotary Club President Edsel C. Dominado of The Rotary Club of Cabanatuan City (Mother Club).

After lunch, Rotaractors prepare for their break-out session of leadership training facilitated by the District Rotaract Chairman PP Danny Yang of the Rotary Club of Cabanatuan East the host club of this District festivity.

The event ended with the announcement of elected officers of IAC and RCC. RAC already elected/appointed officers for Rotary Year 2010-2011.

Celebrating Rotary's New Generations

RAC efforts all over the world!

September is New Generations Month, when Rotary celebrates its commitment to youth and young adult programs, including Interact, Rotaract, RYLA, and Rotary Youth Exchange. Rotary clubs are encouraged to focus on youth issues and undertake projects benefiting young adults around the world through New Generations programs.

When planning activities for New Generations Month, Rotarians and program participants are challenged to consider these questions:

• How can those involved in your district’s youth and young adult programs network with each other?
• Do Rotary clubs in your area actively promote participation in the youth and young adult programs they sponsor?
• How are youth included in weekly Rotary club programs, service projects, and fundraising events?
• What types of special recognition, awards, and scholarships are available to youth through Rotary clubs in your area?

Rotary’s five Avenues of Service are the philosophical and practical framework for the work of Rotary clubs. The newly added Avenue of New Generations Service is meant to encourage Rotarians to actively engage with youth and young adults. This can happen through Rotaract, Interact, RYLA, and Youth Exchange, but it also can take place through a local club or district youth project.

Help achieve Rotary’s mission by promoting programs for youth and young adults, and by celebrating New Generations Month!

Inaugural Speech of President Darren

District Governor Melvin Tiongson (and spouse), District Rotaract Chairman Danny Yang, Pres. Edsel Dominado of Rotary Club of Cabanatuan City, Pres. Nita Wycoco of Innerwheel Club of Cabanatuan, District Officers, Our Mentors, Distinguished guests, Good Evening!

“Induction signifies the start of another year of service for our community and for our people.”

Rotaract Club of Cabanatuan City once again reaches a new milestone in its pursuit of excellence. “Excellence in leadership, character in leadership” Our sponsoring club, the Rotary Club of Cabanatuan City expects her sons and daughters to excel in whatever endeavor we may venture into, and be able to stand firm to her motto “Service above Self” and ours “Fellowship through Service”. Expectations must not only meet the standard but excellence in all should be our way of life as young community builders of our society.

Our club is currently facing a huge challenge, the challenge of strengthening its foundation that will last through time. I remember the phrase “keep moving forward!” it may seem self-explanatory but it cannot really be understood if it will not be practiced or internalized. Though our lives as leaders are filled with ups and downs, these are not hindrances for us to stop from believing that we could lead people toward positive change.

Our theme for this year: “Building Communities, Bridging Continents” is an enormous statement, but possible to achieve; if we will work hand in hand, by consolidated and cooperative minds and hearts. It may seem difficult but for the “hope and future of our motherland”, it poses as a challenge for us to achieve, a duty to be accomplished and a worthwhile undertaking to pursue that we may be proud of as “builders of our communities and ambassadors of continents”.

The new leadership of our club further encourages the entire Rotary family to become a dynamic part of our development as an emerging force of young leaders.

To my fellow Rotaractors from our district as well as from the whole world, may we have the nerve to chase the shadowy future and the strength to forge new perspective toward change.

Through it all, we know so much is expected from us. We do not promise anything more so everything. What we need to do is to push our club a little further and take our part as a living contribution to the legacy of Rotary in honor of those who sweat on it before us. Our vision cannot even guarantee a better destiny but allow us to try and begin. Hope, trust, and confidence will lead us to the revitalization of our commitment to the community.

Good Evening and God bless us all!

RAC Cabanatuan City Charter President Darren J. Gonzales